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Work Authorization for H-1B Spouses

This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to authorize employment for spouses of H-1B visa holders. It requires the Secretary to provide these spouses with an employment authorized endorsement or work permit incident to their status.
Key points
The Secretary of Homeland Security must authorize employment for spouses accompanying H-1B visa holders.
These spouses shall be provided with an employment authorized endorsement or work permit incident to status.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_7442
Sponsor: Rep. Bourdeaux, Carolyn [D-GA-7]
Process start date: 2022-04-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

H–4 Work Authorization Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7442.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-04-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Secretary of Homeland Security must authorize employment for spouses accompanying H-1B visa holders.
  • These spouses shall be provided with an employment authorized endorsement or work permit incident to status.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Bourdeaux, Carolyn [D-GA-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Migration Labor Family