Who is principal applicant for H4 visa?

H1-B visa holder
H-4 visa application process In all cases, the H1-B visa holder is the principal applicant. The Spouses of H1-B holders and their children who are under 21 can apply for H-4 visas from the United State’s Consulate in their country of origin.

Why does H4 visa get rejected?

There is a possibility of the H4 visa getting rejected. Some common reasons are: Refusal under 212(a)(4): The refusal under this section means that the visa officer is not convinced about the sponsor’s financial condition. The sponsor may not be in a position to support the dependents.

Can a visa be reinstated?

A revoked visa is no longer valid for entry or reentry into the United States. A visa might also be reinstated after new information emerges or after an interview with a consular officer, or the officer might simply suggest applying for a new visa.

Can H4 visa be denied?

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 we bring parents on H4 visa?

A: No, you can’t. You can get an H4 visa only for your spouse and children under age 21.

Can H-4 work without EAD?

Due to the prolonged delays, H-4 visa holders from India and China must wait without work authorization for many years. When the Obama administration passed the H-4 EAD rule, H-4 visa holders could, for the first time, work in any field in the United States.

What happens if H-4 is denied?

If your application for an H4 visa is rejected, you can reapply to try again. As long as your sponsor still has their visa and you haven’t broken any immigration law or other laws in the U.S., you can submit another application. You can see if correcting any unclear information on your visa request helps.

How long does H4 visa approval take?

This will take about six months to process depending on how busy your USCIS service center is. After your status is adjusted (from H-4 to green card), you will officially be a lawful permanent resident.

What is visa reinstatement?

Reinstatement is most appropriate for “technical” violations, such as: Failure to report your arrival at the start of your program. Failure to apply for an extension of stay before your current program end date. Failure to maintain required health insurance coverage (J-1 exchange visitors)

What can I do if my visa is Cancelled?

Once your visa is cancelled you are in a difficult position because you are unlawfully present in Australia and you should be seeking immediate immigration law advice. If possible, you will need to make an application for a visa and then be granted a bridging visa to avoid being detained.

Can a H4 visa holder work in the USA?

There’s very options for H4 Visa holders work here in the USA. Spouse and children of H1B visa holder can get H4 visa to enter the USA. H4 is non-immigrant visa and doesn’t provide work permit unless H1B spouses Green Card process have started. USCIS began accepting H4 EAD application from May of 2015.

How long does a H4 visa for a family member last?

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.

Do you need to get H1B visa stamping?

If you are in US on F1 visa, L1 Visa, H4 visa or any other visa and apply for H1B visa through a H1B visa sponsoring employer and get H1B approval notice and if you start working or you intend to start working after you leave US and re-enter US, you will need to get your H1B visa stamping done.

When to change from H4 visa to F1 visa?

You can start studying in H4 Visa, then change your status to F1 after 1 year or so. It again depends on your preference and university rules with respect to CPT and OPT rules.