The Trump Administration has proposed a rule to remove eligibility for work authorization for H-4 spouses. The rule is pending review as of February 20, 2019. H-4 visas are issued to the immediate family, including spouses and children, of H-1B skilled-worker visa holders. Currently, H-4 spouses may apply for employment authorization if their H-1B spouses are in the process of obtaining employment-based lawful permanent resident (LPR) status. The H-1B spouse must have an approved Form I-140 (an immigrant petition for a foreign employee) or have been granted an extension of their H-1B visa beyond the six-year validity period because they are seeking employment-based LPR status.