Discover the H-4 visa for H-1B dependents: derivative status, spouse EAD work permits since 2015, issuance stats, fraud risks, and battles.

Summary — The U.S. Department of State is implementing an expanded vetting process for H-1B and H-4 visa applicants beginning December 15, 2025, requiring a mandatory review of applicants’ online ...

Lawyers advise that a B-1/B-2 visa should not be used as a substitute simply because H-1B or H-4 appointments are unavailable ...

U.S. employers and employees with nonimmigrant visa status should be aware of significant disruptions in the scheduling of H-1B and H-4 visa interviews at U.S. embassies and consulates around the ...

Is your work authorization tied to your spouse who is in the U.S. on an H-1B visa? You could consider planning your renewal early this year. During the long waiting period for renewing a work permit, ...

The United States' latest social media vetting policy has significantly affected the processing of H-1B and H-4 visa applications, particularly in India. The Donald Trump administration's increased ...

Some spouses of foreign workers on the controversial H-1B visa may lose their work permits after the Trump administration changed employment rules. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Oct. 30 ...

On December 3, the Department of State announced that U.S. embassies and consulates will begin additional screening of the online presence of H-1B applicants and their H-4 family members. This new ...