US immigration: Rollback of rule automatically extending work permits will impact H-1B spouses

Spouses of H-1B visa holders and other foreign workers may find themselves in hot water under Trump’s administration. One of the rules regarding employment status and documents implemented by the Biden administration is under fire by the current regime.

Employers in the United States must ensure that all employees, regardless of citizenship or national origin, have the necessary authorization to work in the country. Having an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) is one approach to demonstrate that foreign workers are legally permitted to work in the United States for a certain duration.