- Who can get the work permit?
Spouses of H-1B. The H-1B individual needs to have: (1) and Approved I-140 and (2) Maintain his or her H-1B status.
The H-4 person needs to also maintain his or her H-4 status
So this is not spouses for recent arrivals who just has H-1B and has not started the Green Card (Permanent Resident Card) process yet. Note L-2 can apply for work permit immediately upon entry into the US.
- When can the H-4 apply ?
Starting from May 26, 2015. Citizenship and Immigration Service will reject applications filed before this date.
- Is this a sure thing?
This is under the Executive Action which is being currently challenged in Court. So this is not 100% sure
For more information contact Houston Immigration Lawyer or Annie Banerjee
