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Can you apply for H1B and H4 visa at the same time?
A H4 visa is issued to dependent family members (spouse and children) of H1 visa holders who would like to accompany the H1B visa holder to the U.S. during their stay. If you are applying for your visa along with your spouse, who is applying for H1 simultaneously, then you can submit both applications together.
How long does it take for H4 approval after H1B approval?
The H4 extension approval should be on the way too in about 1-30 days.
Can we apply H-4 for parents?
Who is eligible for an H4 visa? The USCIS will allow immediate family members of H-visa holders, including the H1B visa, to obtain a H4 visa to lawfully come and stay in the US with their spouse or parent. Immediate family members include the spouse or any children under the age of 21 of the H-visa holder.
Can I apply for h1 and H-4 EAD at the same time?
Yes, concurrently filing of the Change of Status from H1B visa to H4 and the EAD application is allowed. Therefore, if the H-1B continues to be properly maintained, you can continue to work on the H-1B while you wait for the H-4 and EAD to be approved.
Do we need to amend H-4 also when H1 amendment is filled?
No. An amendment filed on the principal’s H-1B does not create any requirement to file an amendment for the H-4 as well.
No, there is no premium processing option for H4. It is only available for the H1B holders.
Can parents be dependents on H1B?
Sadly, no. In the US – only your spouse (husband/wife) and kids under 18 are eligible to be dependents. No. Only spouses and unmarried children younger than 21 years old qualify.
Can H1 and H4 live in different states?
H1B and H4 may reside in different states without an issue for the IRS.
Is H4 transfer required with H1B transfer?
H4 transfer is not required with H1B transfer H4 transfer and H4 EAD extension are NOT required with H1B transfer. It is your choice if you want to do it or not. If you do not apply for H4 and H4 EAD now, then, you will have to apply them separately as and when your H4 expires.
What happens if I transfer my H1B visa to my spouse?
The H1B transfer may lead to your spouse’s validity date different than your H4, if filed separately. Thanks Anil!! re-posting few questions again in detail,
Can dependent spouse get H4 visa stamped?
The scenario of dependent spouse getting H4 VISA stamped (for the 1st time) and after that H1-B spouse changing the company.
Do I need to apply for H4 and H4 EAD separately?
H4 transfer and H4 EAD extension are NOT required with H1B transfer. It is your choice if you want to do it or not. If you do not apply for H4 and H4 EAD now, then, you will have to apply them separately as and when your H4 expires. H1B and H4 validity dates may differ