Following a recent settlement, U.S. Citizenship and
Immigration Services (USCIS) will expand eligibility for
employment authorization for L-2 spouses and certain H-4
spouses.
Overview
A settlement was reached in Shergill, et al. v.
Mayorkas that may benefit H-4 and L-2 spouses who
seek employment authorization in the U.S.
What are the Changes?
It's important to know that the outcome of the settlement is
different for H-4 and L-2 EAD applicants. A summary
of the applicable results can be found below
by impacted status type.
These changes are effective Nov. 10, 2021, but
employers may wait for USCIS guidance on how
these changes will be reflected
in I-9 employment eligibility directions.
