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H–4 Work Authorization Act

USA117th CongressHR-7442| House 
| Updated: 11/1/2022
Carolyn Bourdeaux

Carolyn Bourdeaux

Democratic Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (2)
Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Ami Bera (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
H-4 Work Authorization Act This bill provides automatic employment authorization to a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) admitted into the United States as a spouse of an H-1B visa holder (a nonimmigrant worker who is in a special occupation or a fashion model). Currently, a spouse of an H-1B visa holder must apply separately to receive employment authorization.
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Timeline
Apr 7, 2022
Introduced in House
Apr 7, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • April 7, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • April 7, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • November 1, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Immigration

H–4 Work Authorization Act

USA117th CongressHR-7442| House 
| Updated: 11/1/2022
H-4 Work Authorization Act This bill provides automatic employment authorization to a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) admitted into the United States as a spouse of an H-1B visa holder (a nonimmigrant worker who is in a special occupation or a fashion model). Currently, a spouse of an H-1B visa holder must apply separately to receive employment authorization.
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Timeline
Apr 7, 2022
Introduced in House
Apr 7, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
  • April 7, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • April 7, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • November 1, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
Carolyn Bourdeaux

Carolyn Bourdeaux

Democratic Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (2)
Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Ami Bera (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee, Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee

Immigration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted