In yet another anti-businessimmigration measure, the Trump demonstration has begun taking steps to eliminateH-4 EADs. Some outlets are reportingthat the H-4 EAD rule could be rescinded as soon as February 2018. Newsreports have been predicting the end of H-4 EADs for several months.
Now, the Administration has publishednotice that it intends to “modify” the program. Mostexpect that the modification will be the elimination of the H-4 EADprogram.
This rule is yet another examplethat Pres. Trump is not just against illegal immigration, he is against anyimmigration. There is no rational basisto make this change, other than as a gift to his xenophobic followers. He would eliminate hundreds of thousands oftaxpayers at a time when thefederal deficit is expected to increase by $1.4 trillion.
Traditionally when programs likethis end, the government allows those with valid EADs to continue to be able towork until the end of the EAD period. Accordingly, MU Law advise those H-4 spouses who are eligible for EADsto file immediately. Likewise, if yourH-4 EAD is set to expire in the next few months, you should immediately file anEAD extension.