H-4 Visa
H-4 dependent visa rules and H-4 EAD work authorization updates for spouses of H-1B holders. Covers application procedures, processing delays, renewal timelines, and policy changes affecting employment rights.
Supreme Court Preserves H-4 EAD Rights for H-1B Families
On October 14, 2025 the Supreme Court declined review in Save Jobs USA v. DHS, leaving the D.C. Circuit’s 2024 decision intact and preserving H-4 EAD work authorization for eligible…
Supreme Court Leaves H-4 EAD Rules Intact, Upholds Work Rights
By declining review, the Supreme Court left the 2015 H-4 EAD rule intact, enabling eligible spouses to apply…
Supreme Court Declines Review, Preserves H-4 Work Authorization Rule
By refusing the challenge, the Supreme Court left the 2015 H-4 EAD regulation in place, allowing eligible H-4…
Can H-4 Dependents File for Initial EAD During a Government Shutdown?
H-4 dependents can file initial H-4 EAD (Form I-765) during a government shutdown because USCIS is fee-funded and…
Can I Work If My H-4 EAD Expires During a Shutdown?
If an H-4 EAD expires during a shutdown, you can only keep working under a 180-day automatic extension…
Filing H-4 Status Change During a Shutdown: Will USCIS Accept
USCIS will accept and process H-4 change-of-status filings during a government shutdown because it is fee-funded. File I-539…
Are H-4 EAD Renewals Processed in a Federal Shutdown? Timelines
USCIS generally maintains H-4 EAD processing during shutdowns. Processing in 2025 is often 3–6 months but can extend…
Will an H-4 Visa Stamp Appointment Be Honoured During a Shutdown?
The Oct 1, 2025 U.S. shutdown may slow consular services for H-4 applicants. Fee-funded visa work should largely…
H-4 EAD Pending 12 Months: Shutdown Adjudication and Delays
As of October 2025, USCIS keeps processing H-4 EAD applications during a shutdown because it’s fee-funded. DOL pauses…
H-4 EAD During Government Shutdown: Spouse’s H-1B Pending
USCIS, funded by fees, usually continues processing H-1B and H-4 EAD filings during shutdowns. A timely-filed, pending H-1B…