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Immigration

Apr. 17, 2015

Lawyers seek clarity on new immigrant work visa regulation

In little over a month, the spouses of skilled foreign workers on H-1B visas will be allowed to seek employment in the U.S. for the first time, but immigration attorneys say they have a number of questions regarding the new rule.


By Melanie Brisbon


Daily Journal Staff Writer


In little over a month, the spouses of skilled foreign workers on H-1B visas will be allowed to seek employment in the U.S. for the first time, but immigration attorneys say they have a number of unanswered questions regarding the new rule.


Approximately 179,000 H-4 visa holders will gain eligibility for employment this year as of May 26, according to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services esti...

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