Ead To H4 Rule Open For Comments ... Time To Act

[Eadtoh4]

Good going my friends. We need more comments on the regulations page. I know we have the numbers. But we need to demonstrate them effectively by taking action collectively. Please provide valid comments on the comments section.

Also dont forget to send emails and faxes. Lets not take our eye off that ball. We need to let ourselves be heard through all channels.

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Lets keep up the momentum. Please ask your friends and family to add comments to the rule, email and Fax USCIS/DHS and OIRA to keep the ball rolling for this H-4 EAD rule.

ACTION ITEMS:
1. Add comments in support of RIN 1615-AB92 at:
http://www.regulations.gov/#!submitComment;D=DH... [shortURL: http://1.usa.gov/1fNDsuT ]

2. Fax to USCIS : 202-272-1480 [Kevin Cummings], 202-272-8352 [use this until kevin's fax# is fixed]

3. Fax To OIRA: 202-395-5806

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[Eadtoh4]

we may not be in the situation but it's sometime we might end up in a few years from now and will take sometime to implement the rule.

Comments open for all rules initiated by DHS -- Department of homeland security.

Please comment on

http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=DHS-2014-0006-0001

[Eadtoh4]

Go to http://www.regulations.gov/#!home

Search for DHS and comments on the first search page ... Retrospective Review of Existing Regulations; Request for Public Input .....


Lot of comments and we need more to show our support ...

[Eadtoh4]

Well, I think its not like they want only US citizens or Americans to comment on this. They so want the opinion of the general public and that is why they have it out for public comments. But yes, we do have to mention and explain why this proposed rule, if made into a law, will benefit the economy, will benefit the country as a whole. That is why I said, we should mention stuff like "talent that is already in this country will be utilized", "more people paying taxes", "household income not limited to single income hence, families will spend more", "reduces frustration, hence they will not abandon their GC process and leave for other countries taking their talents with them."

Also, we should probably mention that since this is only for H4 dependents whose primary H1B holder has the visa for 6 years, has already started GC process etc. it will have a negligible impact on the domestic labor force.

[Eadtoh4]

Here is a ready email, if you seek help from your family and friends.
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Hello Friends,

DHS (Department of Homeland Security) proposed rule RIN 1615-AB92 (EAD for H-4) needs your support more than ever before. The Federal Register which contains this rule is now open for public comments. This rule has power to end all the pain and suffering that H-1 dependent spouses and aging children have to go through. If passed this rule will provide work authorization to all the eligible H-4 visa holders.



Should you need to know more details about this proposed rule, visit the below link.

http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/eAgendaViewRul...



Please submit your valuable comments on the below link before March 26th 2014.

http://www.regulations.gov/#!submitComment;D=DH...



Before you add your comment/s on regulations.gov webpage, please go through the below document.

http://www.regulations.gov/docs/Tips_For_Submit...


Here is the link to an active blog that discusses various aspects of this rule making process.

http://www.trackitt.com/usa-discussion-forums/i...


P.S. Forward this email to as many family memebers and friends as possible and bring awareness to H-1 community about how important this cause is.


Good luck!!!

[Eadtoh4]

There have been many articles and countless heart throbbing stories of spouses on H4 dependent visa who are not allowed the basic right to earn their living in America. They lose their independence and identity by choosing to migrate to this country with their spouses who are on H1B Visa. Finally, this issue sees the first tiny ray of hope today.

‘USCIS has commenced a process seeking Whitehouse approval for H4 Employment authorization’

http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/eAgendaViewRule?pubId=null&RIN=1615-AB92

DHS (Department of Homeland Security) has put forth a plan to reform the broken immigration system and to attract and retain highly skilled immigrants who create jobs and boost competitiveness here in the U.S. One of the proposals is to provide work authorization to spouses of certain H1-B Visa holders, because many are choosing to return back to their homeland and are not interested to move to this country for the sake of their partners. By removing the strict rules and allowing the H4 visa holders to work, skilled workers would feel secured and be motivated to migrate for work to The USA.

This is a huge step towards the opulence of the H4 visa holders who have suffered for a long time. However, this treat comes with a pinch of salt. In view of this proposal, not all H4 Visa holders will be allowed to work. Only those H4 visa holders whose spouse, the primary H1-B Visa candidate, has begun the process of permanent residence; and, their I-140 or labor certification is cleared;, and has extended their Visa over the six years period will be eligible to seek employment authorization for his/her dependent spouse.

Argument:

According to 274A(h)(3)(B), the USCIS does have unlimited authority and can grant employment authorization to anyone at any time for any purpose. This prohibition is purely an act of regulation and not a law. If required the USCIS can easily approve to allow all H4- visa holders to work, for the purpose of retaining skilled labor. It can allow all the H4 visa holders the same rights as the L2 visa counterparts. Moreover, the above restriction will only limit the attraction of skilled labor and further reforms will be required later, so one should solve the problem once and for all.

Moving Ahead

The proposal is not approved by white house yet but is only under review. We are hoping that since this proposal originated from White House Fall and Spring 2011 immigration initiatives, this might be approved. Moreover, it is understood that it might take up to 90 days to review the rule before it is published in the Federal Register and open for public comments.

Now once that happens, all of the H4Visa holders who have suffered, or others who have seen their agonies, or those who simply feel for the liberation of humanity, should support it and make as many comments as possible, to be able to move hearts. If we get opposition from anti- immigration lobby, we should be prepared. Now is the time to act.

What saddens me most is that instead of recognizing the misery of thousands of dependent spouses, who have sacrificed their lives and are living without purpose or dream is not the force driving the reform, but the purpose to attract skilled labor is fuelling the change. Whatever may be the cause; this sure is a silver lining to the cloud, and does calls for applause. The long wait is soon to end and we hope that many birds will get their wings back to fly once again. We cross our fingers and wait for the BIG DAY.

[BillMarkSteve]

this rule may not be applicable to 90% of h4 dependents....

[Khadgam]

[Eadtoh4]

Rule details in Below link .. 

 

http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/eAgendaViewRule?pubId=201310&RIN=1615-AB92

 

As per the rule, Any one who has Perm filed and I140 cleared and extension applied comes under the provision of AC21 ( Does not have to be after 6 years as per Murthy Law firm ), So this will have good number of people in this bracket.

 

Please Post Comments @

 

http://www.regulations.gov/#!submitComment;D=DHS-2014-0006-0001

 

It hardly takes a Min and what have we got to loose.