The DHS press release[1] has more details. Link to the proposed rule on reginfo.gov[2]. In short, this rule allows spouses of H1B holders to work, provided the

The DHS press release[1] has more details. Link to the proposed rule on reginfo.gov[2]. In short, this rule allows spouses of H1B holders to work, provided the H1B holder has an approved I-140 or has their H1B extended beyond 6 year limit under AC21. Notice that this rule is very specific and does not cover all H1B holders. [1]http://www.dhs.gov/news/2014/05/06/dhs-announces-proposals-attract-and-retain-highly-skilled-immigrants http://www.dhs.gov/news/2014/05/06/dhs-announces-proposals-a... [2]http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/eAgendaViewRule?pubId=201310&RIN=1615-AB92 http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/eAgendaViewRule?pubId=20131... EDIT: Grammer