Will H-4 EAD Be Terminated? DHS's Proposed Rule and What Holders Should Do Now
DHS has registered rule RIN 1615-AD14 to end H-4 EAD work permits. An expert puts the odds just above 50%. Here's what H-4 EAD holders should do now.
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DHS has registered rule RIN 1615-AD14 to end H-4 EAD work permits. An expert puts the odds just above 50%. Here's what H-4 EAD holders should do now.
A standalone I-130 for a spouse who entered without inspection now almost always triggers an NTA, and approval can take over 22 months. Lawyers disagree on the risk.
USCIS counts only salary toward the income criterion, not dividends, and expects at least 50% above average pay. How founders can meet EB-1A standards.
Starting September 15, 2026, new I-539 and I-765 editions apply with no grace period, and DV lottery winners must get their Green Card by September 30. Full breakdown.
Green card consular processing is paused for most countries, with waits of a year or more. Here's how O-1, L-1, and E2 visas work as alternatives.
Starting September 18, 2026, USCIS drops its fixed benefits list for the public charge test and weighs an applicant's full circumstances instead.