About a hundred thousand Indian spouses, predominantly women, possess an EAD, granting them the ability to work or be self-employed. Official data from December 2017 indicates that 84,360 Indian spouses held an EAD, constituting 93% of all EADs issued.
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Indian IT sector industry body Nasscom will be making a formal submission of recommendations and has already begun a thorough industry assessment of the proposed rule
The US Department of Homeland Security is planning to make significant changes to the H-1B specialty occupation worker program. The proposed rule aims to modernize the program, simplify eligibility criteria, and enhance overall efficiency. Changes include revising the eligibility requirements for specialty occupation positions, expanding exemptions to the H-1B cap, and strengthening integrity measures to prevent fraud.
Nasscom expressed concerns about the tightening of the definition and requirements for "specialty occupations," which could make it difficult for companies to hire skilled workers in STEM fields. While Nasscom welcomed some changes in the proposed rule, it will be submitting detailed comments to address its concerns.