The Trump administration’s immigration agenda has put H-4 dependent spouses back in the spotlight. DHS has listed a new regulatory action — RIN 1615-AD14 — “Removing H-4 Dependent Spouses From the Classes of Noncitizens Eligible for Employment Authorization.” If ultimately finalized, the proposal would reverse the 2015 rule that allowed certain H-4 spouses of H-1B workers to obtain employment authorization under the (c)(26) H-4 EAD category. 🇮🇳 Why this matters particularly

Beginning September 1, DHS is expected to begin actively applying its existing FOIA fee schedule to certain records requests, including administrative files processed through USCIS and IDENT biometric records processed through OBIM. The important point: this is not a flat FOIA fee. Charges are calculated under the existing DHS fee structure in 6 C.F.R. § 5.11. This can be found here. For individual requesters: Search fees:– Managerial: $10.25 per 15 minutes– Professional: $7.