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How long does it take for H-4 visa to get approved?
H4 EAD processing time varies from 4-8 months in Vermont, Texas, Nebraska, and California service centers. i485 EAD processing time is 2 to 6 months at the National benefits center.
How long does it take to get H-4 EAD card after approval?
H4 EAD Application processing time for applying for approval (without RFE) usually takes 30–90 days from the date of receipt. After approval, it takes another ten days to get approval notice by mail, and approx. Fifteen days to get EAD card.
How long does it take for H-4 approval after Biometrics 2021?
15 days
The general processing time is 15-30 days after taking your fingerprints. H4 EAD may be approved in 15 days after biometric.
Has H4 premium processing started?
No, there is no premium processing option for H4. It is only available for the H1B holders.
How can I speed up my H4 EAD?
H4 EAD Expedite Process – Calling USCIS
- Call USCIS Contact Center at : 1-800-375-5283.
- Press 1, pause , press 1, pause 2 pause, press 2 pause, then press #
- It took 10-20 mins to get connected to someone on Tier 1 level.
Can H4 be processed in premium?
Unfortunately, H4 EADs cannot be premium processed. USCIS rules have recently fluctuated for H1B premium processing availability. Although, this did not extend to H4 benefits. Therefore, as of today, you cannot premium process your H4 EAD.
What is H4 approval notice?
The official H4 Approval notice will be sent to the mailing address that was chosen on the Form G-28, which is filed by immigration attorney. Usually, this is the date when they signed and received your package from mail and official date of receipt of your application package.
Can I travel when H4 is pending?
Yes, you can travel out of US, when your H4 Change of Status is pending. But, the most important thing to understand is that your H4 COS application filed with USCIS using Form I-539 would be considered abandoned and subsequently denied, if you leave US when it is pending.
Is H4 processing time improving?
If your application was filed at Texas Service Center on or before Service Request Date in above processing times table, you can raise a Service Request with USCIS as a follow up….Texas Service Center.
| Case Type | Processing Time | Service Request Date |
|---|---|---|
| H4 Extensions | 6 Months – 8 Months | April 21, 2021 |
Does H4 extension have premium processing?
US Congress passed bill HR 8337 in September 2020 that added Premium Processing option for H1B, L1 dependents(H4, L2), including all EAD categories. It also increased the premium processing fee. This bill was passed as part of big Govt.