In response to Ron Klain’s Memo to delay all “midnight regulations”, the proposed rule “Removing H-4 dependent spouses from the class of aliens eligible for employment authorization” will not only be delayed but completely withdrawn by the Department of Homeland Security.
Although many may now breath a sigh of relief, the current processing time for H-4 EAD is still a huge impediment. With processing time frame exceeding 12 months, many H-4 status holders are facing the prospect of losing their jobs due to the delay in getting EAD.