EAD renewal and Auto Extension

[spradeepece]

I am a H1B visa holder with approved I-140. My visa expires Jan 10th, 2025 and my employer refused to include my wife EAD renewal application, in the H1B/H4 extension (normal processing). Assuming we get the H4 receipt in few weeks, 1) can we apply for EAD renewal with the H4 receipt notice (i.e., while...

[guyfromnrt]

Hello all,

Thank you for this forums. Much helpful.

I am on H1 visa and I have I140 from my previous company. Now, I am with another company who did not start my I140 yet.


I am going to get married in couple of months.
Can I apply for H4 EAD for my...

[sa40087]

Hi,

I applied for change of status from H1B to H4 in April 2024, and COS is still pending with USCIS. I am planning to travel to India in December, hence would need a valid H4 visa to re-enter.
Am I eligible for H4 stamping if my H4 COS is still pending ? Or do I need to go for In...

[rising_thunder1]

Hello All. Any/All advice would be greatly appreciated.

I had travelled to India 2 weeks back for the purpose of marriage and got our marriage solemnized by our parents and our immediate family members at my wife's place. We then got our marriage registered the next day at a sub-registrar's...

[gaatif]

Hello,

I have a question about the spouse of H1-b applicant who is also working remotely with a US company, what details do they need to provide in DS-160 and what are the possible questions they should prepare for?
I understand they may not continue the same after moving to US unless...

[venkh1ind]

Need serious suggestions regarding a strange situation. A person I know on H4 has left her H1 husband due to some family issues. Her H4 validity is coming to end. He is not willing to apply her H4 extension. What is the best she can do to protect her status?

[packydarn]

Hi,

My current company file H1 Extension along with this H4 & H4-EAD has also been sent under regular processing not premium

My H1B is expiring on July 17, 2024 & I94 too. Since it has been filed under regular processing, what I know is that, to get the receipt itself...

[bsobmw]

My spouse is on H-1B (with their current employer A) and they filed for H-4 COS (I-539) and EAD (I-797) concurrently a few months back for me. I am able to remain in the US because I was on a valid O-1 status when H4 applications were filed.


My spouse has an offer from employer...

[Ramya_03]

Hey everyone! 📣

I've been in the midst of the visa extension process for my H1-B for the past five months and I'm now considering filing for an H4 visa. A common question that's been on my mind is: What will my status be once both my H4 and H1-B extension are approved?

Additionally,...

[PraveenKumar2021]

Hi… My scenario here is: I moved to H4 visa at the end of my H1B tenure… I was working with the same employer when transitioning from H1B to H4 EAD… my employer filed for I-140 and it’s pending approval…

Questions:

1. Once my I-140 is approved, can I move to another employer after staying

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[varajput]

Hi All,

usvisascheduling portal showing 2 OFC appointment for my mother, I am not getting any clear answer from their support.
1. If I cancel, does it cancel both the appointment?
2. If I don't cancel and appear for 1st appointment, would there be any problem?...

[anirban80in]

My Wife's H1B and my H4 along with my H4 EAD ( C-26) is getting expired on January 31, 2025. I want to know can we file for extension for all the 3 things together or my wife's need file for her H1B Extension first, and upon getting her approval I need to file for my H4 Extension along with my H4 EAD?...

[AM12345]

I am filing ds160 for my minor son. In the travel companion question, for the relationship part of my son and his mom, should I mention child or parent(confused as the question is not clear if its asking how my son is related to the companion or how the companion is related to my son)?
Also, for...

[abhidesh30]

Hello,

I am on a H1B visa. My wife currently lives and works in Canada, and we have an appointment for her H4 visa interview at the US Consulate in Toronto. I have a couple of questions regarding the acceptability of documents as a third-country national.

We are both Indian...

[stuckonh1b]

Can H4 spouse travel from India to USA if the primary H1B holder is laid off and is currently on the 60 day grace period?

If the primary is laid off with no severance pay, the 60 day grace period starts immediately. In such cases, if the spouse is in India can she travel to USA ?
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