Relief for 7 H 1B spouses as court halts rule ending automatic work permit extensions A recent court ruling has brought temporary relief to a small group of Indian spouses holding H 4 visas, who face uncertain futures due to the abrupt withdrawal of automatic work permit extensions.
The court's decision highlights a critical issue: the lack of transparency and consultation in policy making.
The Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) move to end automatic extensions was justified on national security grounds. However, Judge David O.