Family members of the H-1B foreign worker are admitted to the United States in the H-4 category. Qualifying family members include only the spouse and unmarried children under 21 years old. H-4 dependents are admitted for the same period of time for which the H-1B foreign worker is admitted. H-4 dependents may alternatively be admitted in other nonimmigrant categories for which they qualify. H-4 dependents may undertake studies while remaining in the H-4 category, however, they may not engage in any form of employment.
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I797A for Minor Dependent
This will require some discussion. Please contact your lawyers, or set up a consultation with us: https://www.immigration.com/our-fees
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H4/H4-EAD
Hello, I have my I-140 approved and I have applied for H4 and H4 EAS for my wife. It is still under process. Now if I change my employer & transfer my H1B, before my wife’s H4 approval, will it affect my wife H4/EAD process?
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H4/H4-EAD
This can be a little tricky. You are welcome to post a message for our next community conference call. We have one almost every other Thursday. https://forums.immigration.com/forums/free-conference-call-for-us-immig…
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US visa
I am a working IT professional woman in India, divorcee & has 2.5 year old kid. My second marriage is on Nov 2022. My fiancé is working in USA since 10 years with H1B status who is also divorcee without kids. After our second marriage, how should I apply for US spouse visa in 2022? What is the duration to get visa for me? Should I apply dependent child visa for my kid also? (The plan is to get my visa as soon as possible & join my husband in USA. My kid will be in India with my parents for sometime & my parents will bring her along to USA later on). But, not sure about applying visas for my kid & my parents in future. Or should I apply visa for my kid now itself?
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This will require some…
This will require some discussion. Please contact your lawyers, or set up a consultation with us: https://www.immigration.com/our-fees
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H4 visa after H-1B change of employer | H-1 revocation
Hi Rajiv Sir, I got my H1B approved on January 2022 and my dependent's H4 visa got approved in March 2022 .On April 2022, I had travelled to USA on H1B visa without my dependents and my dependents are still in India with a valid H4 VISA(no travel history to USA previously).
Now , I got a new Job with another employer and my H1B visa got transferred to new employer. And now I am planning to arrange travel for my dependents to USA from India .
I have the following questions :
1. Is the H4 visa of my dependents still valid to enter USA without changing the petitioner name to my new employer ? Does H4 visa holders also require transfer of their visa's to new petitioner like H1B ?
2. After my H1B transfer to new employer , does my previous employer cancel my H1B visa tied to their name ? If yes then does it result in cancellation of H4 visa of the dependents? (as they got their H4 visa using my previous h1b visa as reference .
Please help!
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H4 visa after H-1B change of employer | H-1 revocation
1. Still valid.
2. The previous employer is required to revoke your H-1B. We always file an H-4 extension in these types of cases if the beneficiaries are in the US.
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Main H1B applicant cannot attend visa interview
Hi, My husband is in USA working under H1B (his visa got expired last year) and I am a Canadian citizen living in Canada. We are Married for 18 years and we have 1son born in USA. We both applied for visa together (h1b for my husband and H4 for me) in Canada. We got visa interview date too but my husband’s company recently filed green card process for him. So, I believe he cannot travel to Canada if green card is under process. Can I go for visa interview by myself even if he is the main applicant and cannot attend visa interview?
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H4 visa after H-1B change of employer | H-1 revocation
The same H-4 visa can be used even if H-1B changes employment. As long as the H-1B maintains status, H-1B revocation has no impact on the H-4 visa.
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Main H1B applicant cannot attend visa interview
Canadian citizens do not need a visa. Presentation of the H-1B approval and proof of relationship at the port of entry with proof of maintenance of H-1B status should be sufficient to gain H-4 status.
See this entry also: https://www.immigration.com/faq/h-4-canadian-citizen
I am unable to understand the rest of the situation. You are welcome to post a message for our next community conference call. We have one almost every other Thursday. https://forums.immigration.com/forums/free-conference-call-for-us-immig…
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H-4 to H-1B COS: Filed forms I-539 for COS and form I-765 concur
Dear Rajiv Sir,
I filed form i539 for COS from H1B to H4 and form i765 for H4 EAD on 05/18. I requested the starting date 02/01/2023 assuming it will take approx 8 months to approve so I have enough time to receive H4/H4 EAD and I can continue my current job on EAD and there is no employment gap. My both cases were approved recently and received the approval notices and EAD card as well but I received 2 approvals notices for H4(not sure why) , one with notice date 08/23/2022 and another one with notice date 08/24/2022. Notice date 08/23/2022 has starting date mentioned as 08/23/2022, although I requested 02/01/2023 and Notice date 08/24/2022 has starting date mentioned as 02/01/2023( matching with what I requested in application). EAD card and approval notice has correct dates which I requested i.e. 02/01/2023 and no issue with that. I believe they have sent 2 notices for H4 approval because they corrected the start date as per requested date in application and I should consider the latest notice(with notice date 08/24) for COS effective starting date. I believe I can continue my current job on H1B till 01/31/2023 and then same job on H4 EAD starting from 02/01/2023. Could you please confirm if my understanding is correct?
I check my work authorization on e-verify and it says authorized so I assume I am still on H1B but not sure where to confirm?
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H-4 to H-1B COS: Filed forms I-539 for COS and form I-765 concur
We spoke yesterday in our community conference call. Good luck!
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Applying for job with EAD Expiring on Nov 11,2022
Hi, Please can you confirm if I can start a new job with my EAD Renewal process underway?
My husbands H1 is in renewal process. Once that is renewed then I would begin my EAD renewal.
Is there any rule that lets EAD applicants to continue working for 540 days if they have initiated the renewal process? Do I have to wait for any receipt from USCIS? How long does it to get the receipt?
Thanks and always appreciate your help, Geetanjali
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Applying for job with EAD Expiring on Nov 11,2022
You cannot work beyond your I-94 validity.
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Husband not giving my H4 documents
Hello, I am on h4 visa with approved ead. My husband has a valid h1b and an approved I-140. The situation is my husband doesn't give my H4 documents like ead and approval notice which are required by my employer and university for establishing my valid presence in US. Is there any way I can ask any authoritative body here in US to help me in getting me access to my own documents? I know my husband will be the primary applicant on h4 visa given I am dependent on his h1b visa. But does that give my husband a legal right to withhold my own documents without my permission or approval? I have a 2year old kid and because of his inability to support us I have to study and get a job and his actions are preventing me from doing so.
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Husband not giving my H4 documents
I think you can try two things.
First, ask the USCIS for a copy of all your immigration papers. Go here: https://www.uscis.gov/records/request-records-through-the-freedom-of-in…
Second, speak with local lawyers where your husband resides. It may be possible to get the police involved to recover your immigration documents. Those should be considered your personal property.
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i-539 for H4 submitted after status expiry
Hello,
I have been staying in the US on F2 visa with my spouse who had an F1 visa earlier. Recently he graduated and his employer filed for H1B and we didn't know that H4 application could be submitted together. The H1B was approved on September 2 and I submitted my i-539 petition for change of status on September 3.
Now I am worried about my current status. I understand that submitting the i-539 before September 2 (when both my spouse's F1 and my F2 were valid) could be ideal, but everything happened so fast that I had no other choice except filing ASAP after getting the approval notice. Based on this situation, what would be the likely outcome of my i-539 petition? Is it likely to be accepted or denied? If denied, then shall I be incurring unlawful presence while the i-539 is pending?
I would greatly appreciate your thoughts about my situation. Thank you for your help and time!
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i-539 for H4 submitted after status expiry
My GUESS is that the USCIS should be able to forgive the one day out of status.
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H4 dependent abandoned in india by H1B
Hello Sir,
I have a complicated situation because of my H1B (I-140 approved) spouse abandoned me during COVID in India for the past 1 year (faced domestic violence from the beginning of marriage ). I am uncertain of his location , visa status but currently he is in USA, , or his employment because he cut off all contacts and now demanding for divorce and dint renew my h4 extension as well. However he didn't file any divorce yet.
I was on an H4 visa for the past 4.5 years (from March 2018 -Jun 2022) and my visa expired in June 2022 and I was in USA roughly for 2.5 years in USA (2018 -2020). I do have H4EAD & SSN which was issued in 2020, which was never used as I travelled back to India in the same year and never returned to the USA after it.
I'm applying for a master's so that I can fly on F1 since I want to concentrate on my career rather than depending on H1 spouse.
I want to know what my 1. chances of getting a f1 visa approval 2. possible questions based on my complicated situation 3. Do I need to disclose this situation to the visa officer as we are not separated officially.
I would greatly appreciate any suggestion.
Thanks in advance, Looking forward to hearing from You.
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H4 dependent abandoned in india by H1B
Your chances are difficult to predict. But you should try. Whatever questions you are asked, you must be completely truthful. Disclose all information requested in the forms or by the Visa Officer during the interview.
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Doubts with H4 Visa spouse
Hi how are you guys? I'm currently in the US working with a visa J1 as a teacher. I received an offer for other school district to work with an H1B visa therefore my husband will get the H4 (now he is with the J2 and he is working with an EAD). So my question is, when he change his status to H4, he would be in condition to work legally in the US? If no, what we have to do in order to give an valid EAD Thanks
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Doubts with H4 Visa spouse
He can apply for an EAD when you file a green card and get your PERM and I-140 approved. That could take a couple of years.
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h4 visa (not EAD) renewal
Dear Sir, I m on H1B visa and my wife and kid are on H4 visa. we are live in USA now. If my H1b visa got extension for another three year. How to apply for my dependents to renew their H4 visa? Do I need attorney for that or can I file myself for them?
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h4 visa (not EAD) renewal
Hiring an attorney is your call. Review the instructions on Form I-539 carefully.
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Travel on H4
Hi sir
I am on H4 visa, and travelled to india due to family emergency , while my husband's and mine i 485 was in pending status. I got my i 131 denied saying that I was out of country.Now my husband received green card last week, My i 485 status is still pending. Can I travel back to usa on H4 visa? If so is my stay in USA is legal until I get GC. Pls advise.
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Travel on H4
This will require some discussion. Please contact your lawyers, or set up a consultation with us: https://www.immigration.com/our-fees
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H4 extension query
I'm on H1B visa and my wife on H4 visa with stamp and I-94 valid till September of 2023. I changed companies on December of 2021 which gave a new I797 for myself with a validity of December, 2024. My company did not apply for a H4 extension when they did my transfer. 1. In this case, Should I apply for my wife's H4 extension to match the validity on my I797 or can I use my I797 to extend the validity on my wife's H4? 2. Also, can we both get our I-94 extended based on my extended I797? Note: Wife does not have EAD and I do not have I140.
Thank you in advance!
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H4 extension query
This will require some discussion. You are welcome to post a message for our next community conference call. We have one almost every other Thursday. https://forums.immigration.com/forums/free-conference-call-for-us-immig…
If you cannot wait, feel free to set up a consultation with us: https://www.immigration.com/our-fees
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Query on Dependent(child)
Hi Sir, I and my spouse are selected in the lottery FY2023, my H1B petition is approved and my spouse received RFE. Here my question is regarding the child: Whether I can declare my child as dependent on me or my spouse once her petition is approved ?
Incase if I apply dependent VISA for my child, in that case will I be facing any question regarding the spouse unavailability during the time of VISA interview?
Thanks in advance :-)
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Query on Dependent (child) H-4
I do not see any issue with the child continuing as your H-4 dependent.
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H4 visa
Hello sir My husband is on H1 visa and I am on H4 visa.He got his latest i797.can my visa be stamped in India with his I 797? Or do I need to wait for mine ?
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H4 visa
You do not need a separate I-797 for H-4 visa stamping.
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H4 visa dependent question
Hello Sir,
My daughter received her H4 visa recently even though she is 21. When we applied for the visa she was 20. Is it safe for her to travel when she is 21 and has a H4 Thanks
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H4 visa dependent question
It is not safe.
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Question regarding drop box option
Can the primary applicant (H1B visa holder) represent the entire family of spouse and two children in the drop box center? Should all the family members be physically present in the drop box center?
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Question regarding drop box option
You will need to check their FAQ. https://www.ustraveldocs.com/in/en/general-information#faqs
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EAD still needed now for H4 visa holders?
Dear Concern, with the proposed change in legislation regarding need for work authorization approval (EAD) for H4 visa holders (https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/bill-introduced-for-automatic…), can you please confirm whether the EAD requirement has been done away with? If No/ Yes, what is the due process before a H4 visa holder can work in US? Thanks
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EAD still needed now for H4 visa holders?
Yes, EAD is still needed now for H4 visa holders.
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H4 Visa Stamping After Marriage : Primary H1 transferred to new
I have a situation where I have transferred my h1 to new employer and I have Visa stamp from my previous employer. I scheduled my spouse first time H4 visa in person interview for March 30. I will return back to USA with my previous H1 stamp on March 14. as I am not able to get restamping dates for myself. I am having doubt can my spouse get h4 visa stamp with the new approve I797 from current employer and other documents from my current employer. or Do I need to get my h1 visa stamped with the current employer first before applying for her H4 visa.
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H4 Visa Stamping After Marriage : Primary H1 transferred to new
An H-1B visa stamp is not confined to one employer. A change of employer does not take away the visa stamp as long as you have maintained your status.
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Regarding h4 stamping without primary h1 stamp
Currently we got h1 and h4 approved from sept 2022 -2025. I am on H1 and having difficulties in getting dates for visa. My wife on h4 was able to book a date. If she goes with both the approvals and I am in US and my H1 is not stamped. Will there be a problem for her in getting her visa stamped?
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Regarding h4 stamping without primary h1 stamp
Consulates have been inconsistent. Many times, they do not stamp an H-4 visa unless the H-1B visa has been stamped. It may be best to email and confirm with the consulate where you are going.
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passport expiring in before intended stays (3 years)
My spouse passport is expiring in next 2 years and she needs to get h4 visa stamped. A passport valid for travel to the United States with a validity date at least six months beyond your intended period of stay in the United States (unless country-specific agreements provide exemptions). If more than one person is included in your passport, each person desiring a visa must submit an application. Do I need to extend my wife's passport for that (as the intended date of stay would be 3 years) ?
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passport expiring in before intended stays (3 years)
I do not believe the Indian authorities will extend the passport so far ahead of time. I believe they can do it only one year ahead of time or if you have some special reasons like a damaged passport.
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Birth certificate for minor attending H4 dropbox
Hi Sir, My child is 5 years old. I got his name changed. I have his birth certificate with earlier name. Do I need to get it corrected with current name or the one with earlier name will work at the time of H4 dropbox ? I do have his valid passport and Aadhar card (Indian Govt. ID) with current name. Please suggest.
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Birth certificate for minor attending H4 dropbox
Please get in touch with the consulate for guidance. I think the birth certificate should be corrected.
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Step child H4
I am currently in USA on a valid H1 B visa. I am going to marry a widow with a 3 year old child. What documents are needed for the step child H4 visa appointment apart from the regular documents. Please advice. Thank you
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Step child H4
There is no ready-made list in our possession. But this should not be a significant problem.
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Mother of minor kid father consent for H1B visa minor kid?
I myself on H1B visa and i want to take my minor kid along with me and want to apply H4 only for my kid and not for my husband. I will carry Birth certificate for the kid. Iam the mother of the kid , do i need father consent also?
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Mother of minor kid father consent for H1B visa minor kid?
Start here https://www.ustraveldocs.com/pa/pa-svc-visachild.asp
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