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US may see talent shortage if Trump stops jobs for Indian techies' spouses

H4 visa allowed spouses of H1B visa-holders to take up jobs in the US

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Ayan Pramanik Bengaluru
As the high-skilled Indian IT workers brace for tough legislation for H1B visa-holders at Donald Trump's regime in the US, revoking work authorisation for their spouses may impact availability talent there, say analysts.
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 H1B holders, who are awaiting green card, to work in the US.
In a ruling in February, 2015, the Obama government allowed spouses of H1B visa-holders to take up jobs in the US on H4 visa as dependents.
"Save Jobs USA filed an appeal with

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