Job change impact on H1, I-140 and H4 EAD

[vigneshmpn]

Hello, Need clarity on complications in switching job while on H1B and wife's H4 EAD.
I am on my H1b. My 2nd 6 years term is expiring on Mar 2024. My I-140 is approved and priority date in 2018. Employer is filing for my H1b extension. My wife is on H4 EAD and dependent on my H1B. We haven't got...

[madhukiran]

I have relocated to India from US 2 years ago (just before marriage). I’m planning to relocate back to US. My H1B is valid till Jan 13, 2024 (I also have an approved I 140). I got it stamped but never went back to US with the new visa. My employer has given me a new offer letter for the new role to...

[vinaysandela]

I came to US on F1 Visa in 2015 and completed my Masters. Got my H1 approved. Moved to H4 after 2 years of H1.
Visiting India in Dec. Am I eligible for Dropbox?

Can someone suggest? Whats the best checklist that I can start making things ready ?

thanks

[aarthi892]

Hi,

I am currently on the 6th year of H1B with expiry in Feb 2024. I do not have an approved i140 to be able to extend my H1B.

I plan to change status to H4 with EAD with starting date in Nov 2023. My EAD is valid until 2026. If I have my employer start the perm and i140 process...

[ramapratibha]

My wife's H4 stamping is till July 26
Her current petition is expiring in Oct 2023 and new petition is expiring in Oct 2026.
While entering JFK airport, the CBP officer stamped her passport by writing "Admitted NYC, H4 class Oct 2023"
I want to know what does it mean and...

[shruthiash]

H4 EAD180 day auto extension:
Current h4 ead expiring on September 20th 2023.
I obtained i94 extension until 2025 by h4 stamping. And I have applied for h4 ead extension on time( before expiry of current ead ). But I have not received h4 ead receipt still. What proof should I provide to...

[balathesamurai]

Hi,
I have received H4 EAD recently and haven’t started working in it. Now I have to apply for H4 extension and H4 EAD extension. While filing i539, it asks if I am working currently and I said No because not working. Now I got a job offer, can I start working now using previously approved EAD...

[jetoonsheth]

Hello,

In Dec'22, we submitted change of status from H1B to H4/EAD. In March'23 we got notice from USCIS that EAD is rejected since H4 visa is approved. This was clearly a clerical error . So we requested to withdraw Dec'22 H4 visa and filed everything fresh application of H4/EAD in May'23...

[chnrbk]

Hi, I have scheduled a Dropbox appointment for H1B, H4 spouse, and H4 child (under 14 years old) in August. All of us are currently in the USA. While I am eligible for Dropbox, my wife and child are not eligible if they apply separately. Therefore, I grouped their applications together and scheduled...

[tsr0821]

Hi,

I booked visa drop box appointment for myself H1B and my wife H4 on the same day but from different profile (mean appointments booked with different user accounts.)
As I will be also in india and my visa stamping is not completed by the time of H4 stamping, will there any issue...

[Shankar_M]

Hi,

I am in H1B currently in US filling DS-160 for Dropbox appointment for myself, spouse and children who are on H4. I am currently in US and my family recently travelled to India. I will be travelling soon and we have an upcoming dropbox appointment for all of us together. Myself, my...

[Triploku]

Hello,

i am currently in USA on L1 since 2018 and now looking for H4 transfer.

Would like to know the duration of H4 visa - Is it going to be fresh 3+3 years or 6 years considering 2018....

[stanford]

I am looking to transfer my H1B to a new employer with my current priority date set at 2018. I have few questions before I plan on switching. Can you please let me know. TIA

1. My wife is currently working on H4EAD and the expiry date on it is Aug 2023, will she lose her status while my...

[varaprasadm34]

My wife's H4 visa expired on June 12 2022, I-94 has the same
expiration (June 12 2022) but we did file for her H4 extension in Nov
2021 and got it approved based on her renewed Indian passport. Her old
passport expired on Nov-17-2021 and so had to apply for a new passport
on...

[arunpkrishnan]

Hi, I got laid off today from my company. I was working on an H1B visa and have an approved I-140. I think that I'm allowed 60 days to get a new job. If I do not get a job in 60 days, is it possible for me to move to an H4 visa (My wife is also on an H1B) and keep looking for jobs?? But do employers...