Can H4 stay in USA after divorce?

Divorce is no longer a cap on H4 visa holders’ rights to apply for temporary work authorization in the US. The abused spouses’ application for work permit has nothing to do with their partners’ status in the process of attaining legal permanent residency.

Can a non US citizen file for divorce in the US?

You may be surprised to learn you don’t need to be a U.S. citizen to get divorced in the United States. Non-U.S. citizens are afforded the same resources and rights in divorce proceedings as U.S. citizens, including the ability to file for divorce and have an attorney represent them.

Can H-4 stay after 240 day?

H4 dependents are allowed to stay beyond 240 days – real world. In the real-world, the H4 dependents are ALLOWED by USCIS even after 240 days (of i94 expiry) to stay in the US, as long as their primary H1B’s visa is VALID.

How do I notify Uscis of divorce?

If you finalize your divorce while you’re still a conditional resident, but still want a green card, you must submit to USCIS not only Form I-751, but a request for waiver of the usual requirement that you and your U.S. spouse file the I-751 jointly, with both your signatures.

Can I cancel H4 visa?

Since the H4 is linked to a H1B visa, it automatically becomes null and void. No need to specially cancel the H4.

Can divorce on h4 visa go downhill?

Divorce on H4 visa can go completely downhill for dependent women who are unfamiliar with their new country. In 2017, my article Wives On H4 Visa – How Do You Deal With The Depression That Dependency Causes? was published here.

What can a spouse do on the H4 visa?

With no outside life, no job, few friends, and neighbors who do not necessarily socialize, TV and internet are the only things a spouse on the H4 can do! This cannot be an accusation when one is caring for the child all by oneself.

What are the symptoms of a H4 visa holder who watches TV?

To my mind, watching too much TV and disinterest in learning car-driving are classic symptoms of the H4 visa situation. With no outside life, no job, few friends, and neighbors who do not necessarily socialize, TV and internet are the only things a spouse on the H4 can do!