Supreme Court Won’t Hear Challenge to Spousal Visa Program

The court decided to not accept a challenge to the H-4 visa program, which gives visas to the family members of temporary H-1B visa holders.

The Department of Homeland Security flag at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Washington on June 28, 2023. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

The Supreme Court turned away a legal challenge to an Obama-era immigration program that provides employment authorization to the spouses of H-1B visa holders.

The H-1B visa permits U.S. employers to hire foreign workers in specialty occupations. A specialty occupation is one that requires the application of specialized knowledge and a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent of work experience, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.