USCIS Publishes Filing Guidance for Certain H-4 Dependent Spouses
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USCIS has published information to help eligible H-4 dependent spouses who want to apply for employment authorization under the Employment Authorization for Certain H-4 Dependent Spouses final rule.
You can view the information on:
- The Employment Authorization for Certain H-4 Dependent Spouses Web page, and
- The list of Frequently Asked Questions that we have compiled since we announced the H-4 rule in February.
Please note that you may not apply for employment authorization under this rule until May 26, 2015. Until the H-4 rule takes effect on May 26, 2015, USCIS will not accept any Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization requesting employment authorization based on your H-4 status. If you submit a Form I-765 before May 26, 2015 USCIS will reject your application and return it and the filing fee to you. You would then need to re-submit the application on or after May 26, 2015.