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.

How do I write a letter of withdrawal for immigration?

The letter should include:

1. your name and date of birth.
2. your relative’s name and date of birth.
3. the “receipt number” for the petition that you filed (listed on the Form I-130 “receipt notice,” Form I-797), and.
4. a statement saying that you want to withdraw the petition.

Can I work remotely on H4?

Earning money on an H4 visa can be a bit tricky. While you’re not allowed to pursue employment actively, you also cannot work remotely for a foreign company or freelance. Unfortunately, there are no quick ways to make money legally on an H4 visa.

What is the 240 day rule for H4?

H4 can stay up to 240 days after i94 expiry – legally USCIS says that a person is considered OUT-OF-STATUS after 240 days of i-94 expiry. This too, when you have filed the extension application before your i94 expiry and have not received any final result.

Can spouse of H4 visa holder work in USA?

H4 EAD – Work on an H4 Visa. Historically, spouses of H1B visa holders were not allowed to work in the U.S. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued immediate family members an H4 visa, which only allows them to lawfully live in the U.S. with an H1B visa holder.

Can I stay in the US if my spouse is H1B?

If you get your visa approved, then the good news is that you can legally stay in the U.S. until your spouse still owns the H1B visa. If you want, you can also apply for a change of status while in the U.S., and switch to an H1B yourself. Another thing you can do for a change of status is to apply for a Green card.

What are the processing times for the H4 visa?

The processing times for the H4 visa are different from country to country. Since your H4 status is dependent on the status of the H type visa holder so your spouse or parent, it might take as long as it takes to process their visa.

Can a H4 visa holder apply for an H4 EAD?

You don’t have the same limitations as an H1B visa holder. To apply for an H4 EAD, you need to first own an H4 visa. That means that you need to be the spouse of someone who owns an H1B visa or the child of the holder. If you are the child, then you must be under the age of 21, and not be married.