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Is biometric requirement back for H-4 EAD applicants? US attorney says move could cause ‘more backlogs’

The H-4 visa is issued to the spouse or dependent of an H-1B visa holder. It doesn't permit employment (working) in the US or ...
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USCIS To Bundle Adjudication of H-4 Visa Applications, H-4 EAD Applications with H-1B Petition When Filed Together

For the last several years, unnecessary delays and long processing times of H-4 and H-4 EAD (Employment Authorization) applications have caused frustration for H-1B dependents attempting to change or ...
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USCIS Settlement Requires Adjudication of H-4, EAD, and L-2 Applications With Principal’s H-1B or L-1 Petition

On January 19, 2023, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reached a settlement in Edakunni v. Mayorkas, which restructures U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) adjudication ...