[thisisit]

> DHS anticipates that there would be two primary impacts that DHS can estimate: the cost-savings accruing to forgone future filings by H-4 spouses, and labor turnover costs that employers of H-4 workers could incur.

Does anyone know what cost savings are they talking about?

[duskwuff]

Cost savings by the DHS by not having to process H4 applications.

[product50]

They could have just charged a higher fees to process the applications if this was truly about cost.

[thisisit]

How does DHS save money by not processing these visas? Additionally what about the second cost saving?

[duskwuff]

Processing any kind of paperwork takes time and costs money. If the applications are no longer accepted, those costs no longer exist.

The second impact is an increase in costs, not a savings. It's referring to the fact that companies who currently have H4 employees will lose those employees, and will incur costs in replacing them.

[cylinder]

Wrong, USCIS is funded by filing fees.

[duskwuff]

Keep in mind I'm not endorsing this analysis. I'm just trying to interpret it.