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Trump might just throw spouses of H1-B visa holders out of work in US

Obama administration made provision for spouses to stay in US. Trump might overturn it

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The H1-B visa issue might see another twist. The Donald Trump Administration has sought 60 days to respond to a court case that challenges the decision of the previous Obama Administration to authorise spouses of H-1B holders to work in the US, accordig to a Times of India report. 

H-1B visa holders can bring immediate family members (spouse and children under 21) to the US under the H-4 visa category as dependents.

These dependents can remain in the US as long as the H-1B visa holder retains legal status. They are allowed to attend school, apply for
Topics : H1B Visa

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