H4 visa holders
cannot travel alone anywhere
or stay anywhere for that matter without thr husband.
Is H4 exempt from travel ban?
Eventually, on June 22, 2020, Trump officially signed the Executive Order(EO) that
bans the entry of H1B, H4, L1, L2, J1 and others until end of 2020, with very few exceptions
. Later it was extended until March 31, 2021.
Can I travel with H4?
Can I travel While H4 EAD is pending?
You can travel out of the country while your standalone H4 EAD application is pending with USCIS
. Note that H4 EAD can be denied if your H4 COS or an extension is also pending with the EAD application.
Can dependent H4 stay in US when I go to India?
Yes it is perfectly okay for the H-4 dependent to remain in the US while the principal H-1B visa holder is in India
applying for a visa stamp at the consulate there…
Can H4 stay in different state?
H1B and H4 may reside in different states without an issue for the IRS
.
What is H1 and H4 visa?
The Difference Between H1B and H4 Visa.
H1B visas are meant for people who have a degree and want to work in the United States
. The visa allows them to get a job in the same field as their degree. Meanwhile, the H4 visa is something that allows you to bring your family to the States.
Can I stay in US while H4 is pending?
H4 dependents can stay in the USA while the H4 application is pending with USCIS even after 240 days of i94 expiry
.
Can H4 travel during H1 transfer?
Travel on current H4
You can go out and come back anytime but you will need a valid H4 stamp in your passport, if the current H4 stamp has already expired
.
Is H4 eligible for Dropbox?
Family Member not Eligible for Dropbox
Example: Primary H1B is eligible for dropbox but
dependent H4 is not
. In this case, there are two options: H1B primary uses dropbox and H4 dependent appears for the visa interview.
Do we have to quarantine if we travel?
You do NOT need to get tested or quarantine if you recovered from COVID-19 in the past 90 days
. You should still follow all other travel recommendations. If you develop COVID-19 symptoms after travel, isolate and consult with a healthcare provider for testing recommendations.
Can Tourists enter US?
If you are a non-U.S. citizen, non-U.S. immigrant and not fully vaccinated, you will not be allowed to enter the United States
. Only limited exceptions apply to the requirement to show proof of vaccination.
Can I travel to USA on H1B?
Once you have obtained your H-1B visa, you are ready to travel to the U.S. When entering in H-1B status for the first time,
immigration regulations allow you to enter the U.S.no earlier than 10 days prior to the start date indicated on Form I-797
.
Can H4 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 long it will take to convert H4 to F1?
You could either travel outside the United States and get F1 visa stamped or stay back in the US and apply for a change of status from H4 to F1. Change of status petitions can take anywhere from
3 to 9 months
depending on the service center your petition gets sent to. You can find the latest processing times here.
How long H4 dependent can stay in US without H1?
H1B status cannot be maintained if leaving for
6 months
Hence, your H4 status is also maintained. If he abandons his H1B status for those 3 months, all his H4 dependents should also leave the country with him to avoid accumulating out-of-status time in US.
Can H4 spouse travel to USA now?
This includes H4 dependent visa holders whose primary H1-B beneficiary is present in the U.S. This means that
certain eligible H4 visa holders, primarily spouses who are stranded in India due to the Covid travel ban for Indians, may now enter the U.S. under special circumstances
.
Can H4 travel with previous employer?
Travel with old employer's H4 visa stamp
Yes, you can travel with current H4 and show the new H1B i797 to immigration officer at port of entry
.
Can H4 EAD work from any location?
H4 visa EAD holder can work full time or part time for any employer in any position or in any field
. Of course, if H4 visa EAD holder chooses not to work, that is absolutely fine too.
Can H4 study in USA?
The H4 visa is issued to the spouse and children below 21 years of the H1 visa holders.
The H4 visa holders can study, live, and work in the US with this visa status.
Which is better H1B or H4 EAD?
H-4 EAD
Employment Advantages: Lower cost of securing H-4 EAD – in most cases, the cost of securing H-4 EAD is significantly lower than the cost of securing an H-1B petition. In most cases, the applicable attorney and the total amount of filing fees are significantly lower for H-4 EAD cases than for H-1B cases.
Can H4 visa work in USA?
As an H-4 visa holder,
you can remain in the U.S. as long as your husband or wife has a valid visa
. You can attend school, obtain a driver's license and open a local bank account, but your ability to work will be determined by whether or not you obtain an Employment Authorization Document (EAD).
Can I apply for green card while on H4 EAD?
Under H-4 status, you will be able to live and study in the U.S. Those that are the spouses of H-1B holders can also work, provided that they obtain valid Employment Authorization Documents (EAD). Additionally, as of 2015,
H-4 visa holders can apply for lawful permanent residence (green cards)
.
How can I speed up my H4 extension?
Make EAD expedite request by
calling USCIS on 1-800-375-5283
(recommended). The dialing code to speak directly with a Customer Representative is 1-2-6-1-1. They keep changing the options and hence you should keep trying.
What is the 240 day rule?
When an employer timely files a petition for an employee in H-1B, H-1B1, O-1, E-3 or TN status to extend their employment in the same status, the employee may continue to work for the sponsoring employer for an additional 240 days beyond their current status end date. This is commonly referred to as the 240-day rule.
Can I travel while H-1B is pending?
You can travel outside the US while H1B change of status is pending
. The risk of travel is that USCIS will automatically abandon your Change of status request. You will have to get the hard copy of your approved H1B's i797 and apply for an H1B visa at the US embassy before you can enter the USA with an H1B visa.
Can I travel during H-1B lottery?
You must not travel outside of the U.S. while the petition is pending
. Leaving the country while USCIS is reviewing your petition will cause USCIS to consider your petition for a change of status to be abandoned.
Can you stay in US while H-1B is pending?
If the H-1B petition is pending beyond October 1, you can remain in the U.S. based on the pending change of status petition
. However, you must stop working until the H-1B petition is approved.
