The Supreme Court on Oct. 14 declined to take up a challenge to an Obama-era rule that lets spouses of some visa holders work in the United States.
Justices did not explain their decision to decline the petition for review, which is typical practice.
The rule was adopted by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in 2015. It enabled, for the first time, spouses of people who hold H-1B visas to work without any restrictions. One of the goals was “attracting and retaining highly skilled foreign workers.”
H-1B visas are for specialized foreign workers. They are often utilized by large technology companies. President Donald Trump recently announced a $100,000 fee for new H-1B visas, drawing a legal challenge….