FAQ: What Is A H4 Visa?

What are the options for a H4 visa holder?

• If your spouse has a green card,they can sponsor you for an F2A visa or a marriage-based green card.
• Find an employer to sponsor you for an EB-1,EB-2,or EB-3
• Self-petition for an EB-1A or EB-2 green card with a National Interest Waiver

An H4 visa allows visa holders to:

• Get a driver’s license
• Pursue education
• Open bank account (s)
• Become eligible for an ITIN (Tax ID for IRS Tax purposes)
• Work in the US

Can H4 visa holders work?

In 2015, the Obama administration passed a rule that gave H-4 visa holders the right to work in any field if their spouses, H-1B visa holders, had an approved immigrant worker petition (i.e., be on track for green card processing).

How long is H4 visa valid?

The visa is valid for a period of three years. The accompanying family member receives an H-4 visa for the same period reflecting the principal alien’s employment with ‘Company A’. One year later, the principal alien changes employers.

Is H4 immigrant or non immigrant visa?

The H-4 is a temporary, nonimmigrant visa category for the spouses and unmarried children under 21 years of age (dependents) of individuals in one of the following nonimmigrant visa categories: H-1B (workers in a specialty occupation)

Can H4 visa holder apply for green card?

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 H4 can earn money?

Nine ways to earn money legally

• Get paid for your opinion. Many companies will pay you to take surveys for market research.
• Try your luck at contests and sweepstakes.
• Write a book or music.
• Invest in a startup company.
• Invest in stocks.
• Start a YouTube channel.
• Become a student.
• Change your status.

Can H4 get SSN?

H4 visa holders are not eligible to obtain a Social Security Number ( SSN ). So, they assume they cannot obtain an ITIN number either. But that’s not the case, and you can (and should) get an ITIN since the IRS requires you to file annual tax returns under the Internal Revenue Code.

Does H4 visa get rejected?

The visa sponsor (or principal applicant) must be able to take care of their H4 dependents. The application for the H4 visa will, therefore, be rejected by a 212(A)(4) refusal if the financial means of the principal applicant does not meet or exceed the state poverty line.

Can parents get H4 visa?

Answer: Unfortunately, you cannot file for your parents as H4 dependents. You can only get H4 visas for your spouse and children under the age of 21.

How long H4 can stay in US?

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.

What are the 4 types of immigrants?

To begin with, let’s look at the four types of immigration status that exist: citizens, residents, non- immigrants and undocumented. The characteristics of each status are explained below. These are people who were either born in the U.S. or who have become “naturalized” after three or five years as permanent residents.

Can H4 travel to USA now?

As per the US Department of State notification, this applies to H-1B, H2A, H4, J1 visa categories. Dependents of H1-B work visas can now travel to the US, according to a US Department of State directive. This applies to H-1B, H2A, H4, J1 visa categories, the US Department of State said in a notification.

Who can apply for H4 visa?

If you have a spouse or dependent child under the age of 21, they can join you in the US via the H4 visa route. The H4 visa route is ideal for the dependent family members of H-1B visa holders who are working in the US.

Can I drive Uber on H4?

You can drive Uber taxi using H4 EAD. The same applies to L2 EAD. Employment authorization Document allows you to work in any industry and in any job including working in Walmart as a sales agent or cashier to driving Uber or working in McDonalds.

Can I work 2 jobs on H4 EAD?

A: Yes, H-4 status EAD holder can do both working for an employer and doing business at the same time.

How much is H4 visa fee?

To apply for an H4 Visa, you must file the Form DS-160 online. Do not forget to pay the application fee and to save the receipt: you will need it during your interview. The H4 Visa has the same cost as the other H types permits, that is $190.