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24 Jun 2014

July 11th Deadline to Submit Comments Regarding H-4 EAD Proposal

Many foreign nationals are anxiously awaiting news related to the proposed rules that would make certain H-4 spouses eligible to apply for employment authorization documents (EADs). It remains unclear when - or even if - the proposal will go into effect. However, the deadline for...

08:00 / H-4 Dependents / H1B / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family
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13 May 2014

Proposed Rule for H-4 Employment Authorization Published

On May 12, 2014, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a proposed regulatory change in the Federal Register, which would make certain H-4 dependent spouses eligible to apply for employment authorization. This proposal is now subject to a sixty-day public comment period, after which...

18:36 / Employment Based / H-4 Dependents / H1B / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family
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06 May 2014

NewsFlash! DHS Releases Details on Proposed Rules for H-4 Employment Authorization

On May 6, 2014, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a press release that provides details on the proposed rule that would allow certain H-4 spouses to obtain employment authorization. This rule, which will soon be published in the Federal Register, would allow H-4 spouses...

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09 Apr 2014

Shedding Light on Planned Proposal for Employment Authorization for Select H-4s

On April 7, the White House released a statement indicating that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is poised to publish several proposed rules, including one that, if approved, would allow a limited group of H-4 spouses to obtain employment authorization. While this news is encouraging,...

15:45 / For Families / H-4 Dependents / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family
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08 Apr 2014

NewsFlash! H-4 Spouses are NOT Eligible for Employment Authorization

On April 7, the White House released a statement indicating that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is poised to publish several proposed rules, including one that, if approved, would allow H-4 spouses of certain H1B workers to obtain employment authorization. While this news is certainly...

16:13 / H-4 Dependents / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family
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19 Sep 2013

Common Transitioning Error: H-4 to H1B, Back to H-4

The Murthy Law Firm regularly addresses common errors and problem areas related to immigration, to alert MurthyDotCom readers before mistakes are made. This article is for individuals who are the beneficiaries of a change of status (COS) from H-4 to H1B. The issue arises after...

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24 Dec 2012

Proposal for H-4 Spouse for EAD in Limited Circumstances

At the Murthy Law Firm, we have been receiving inquiries about the possibility of employment authorization for H-4 dependents. These questions arise out of the appearance of a proposal that is pending review at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Following is an explanation...

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10 Dec 2012

Marital / Familial Relationships and Immigration Benefits (Part 1 of 2)

At the Murthy Law Firm, cases often come to our attention when a seemingly minor oversight or discrepancy causes enormous immigration problems for a spouse. Some of these difficulties may even render such a spouse ineligible for nonimmigrant status or for the green card. Below...

14:16 / Family Based / For Families / H-4 Dependents / Immediate Relative / Immigrant Family / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family
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24 Jul 2012

Murthy Success Story: Improper 214(b) Visa Denial Reversed

We at the Murthy Law Firm are pleased to report a successful outcome in an H-4 visa stamping at a U.S. consular post, after the individual in the case had received two prior denials of his H-4 visa applications. The H-4 visa denials were issued under § 214(b) of the Immigration and...

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30 Mar 2012

Murthy Success Story: H-4 Nunc Pro Tunc Reinstatement

Long-time readers of MurthyDotCom and the MurthyBulletin have read previously about nunc pro tunc (NPT) reinstatement of status. The most common example of an NPT filing involves reinstating an H-4 spouse who does not realize that an H-4 request for extension of status (EOS) requires...

15:07 / H-4 Dependents / Immigrant Petition (I-140) / Nonimmigrant Family / Success Story
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