07/07/2011: Interesting USCIS Idea on the Horizon to Make a Rule to Allow
EAD to H-4 Spouses of H-1B Professionals Working Under AC 21 Sections 104(c)
or 106(a)
The USCIS is considering to initiate a proposed rule next March 2012 to
extend the availability of EAD to H-4 dependent spouses of principal H-1B
nonimmigrants who have begun the process of seeking lawful permanent
resident (LPR) status through employment and have extended their authorized
period of admission or "stay" in the U.S. under section 104(c) or 106(a) of
AC 21 (Public Law 106-313). Apparently this concept is conceived to allow
the eligible class of H-4 dependent spouses to work and thereby encourage
professionals with high demand skills to remain in the country and help spur
the innovation and growth of U.S. companies, and thus allow the United
States to remain a world leader in high technology. Very stimulating idea!
This may be perceived as an administrative fix of the broken employment-
based immigration system. It will certainly help to stop ongoing reverse
exodus of these talented foreign professionals, particularly from California
, to their home countries. We will watch how far and how fast this concept
will move ahead. Please stay tuned to this website for development of this
news.
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USCIS有这个诚意吗？
之前是不是USCIS也说要搞一个比PD早一年的registration date来收I-485来着？
