#2 H4 EAD pending and H1B Extension time approaching It is possible that you applied for H4 EAD recently when your primary H1B's current validity was just about 6 months to 1 year. The answer to the question is no, you cannot travel when your H4 visa is pending. I did not waited for the letter for DMV and took the copy of internet approval to DMV. To begin working for your employer you will need to apply for a visa stamp at a consulate abroad and re-enter the country using the visa stamp. 8/13/2020 - H1 approved. How much time it might take ? But we have not heard anything on h4 extension yet. Ideally, they should have not approved the H4 when they knew that your H1B COS has already been approved. Has been granted H-1B status under sections 106(a) and (b) of the American Competitiveness in the Twenty-first Century Act of 2000 as amended by the 21st Century Department of Justice Appropriations Authorization Act (AC21). If you applied along with your h1 in july, i guess your processing dates are close. I would highly recommend to go to Trenton DMV as they hav a large waiting area and multiple counters. If yes, can it be a standard H1B transfer or do they need to file for a consular H1B with a change of status application? Filing H1B while H4 COS is pending. If you read the responses above, it is clearly mentioned that your current status will be counted as H4 as USCIS has issued a new i94 with H4 status. Can H4 stay in the USA after 240 days of the i94 expiry? If yes, what happens next? If so how long did it take?#workvisa #h1b, Go to company page I read more about Once their H1B extension has been approved, they want to file an H1B transfer even though their H4 and H4 EAD are still pending due to lengthy processing time after biometrics. You should stop working on the last day of your H1B 6th year if you cannot file a 7th extension using PERM or i140.The same rule applies to L1 max-out time too. Also, if i get a H1b stamped in India and then the withdrawal gets processed, will it affect the stamped USCIS has been pretty inconsistent with the H4+H4 EAD approvals, I've seen cases where both come in at the same time, cases where EAD approval comes through within a few days of H4 approval, cases where EAD takes months after H4 approval. Current H4 is still valid till sep-2020. ago Thanks for your reply! The lady at DMV office (indian lady :)) told us that if you are in the green card process then she strongly advised not to get AB60 license and wait for the extension to be approved. license to California residents who cannot submit full satisfactory proof of Many Indian IT consulting bigwigs like TCS, Infosys and Cognizant do file amendments frequently. any legal presence documents and all that he asked was whether I had an unexpired Hi can you please share what happened with your COS with a pending H4. But, luckily California has a provision called From 08/13/2020 (from date when H4 EOS is approved) to 11/25/2020 (date when COS from H4 to H1B was approved), your wife status was H4. The expired EAD issued under the same category, Category C26. She mentioned So I would not recommend this route for the time being. I can petition for an H4 to H1B CoS while on H4 CoS pending. AB-60 license is for those who dont have all the legally required documents Contact Us, apply for H4-EAD along with the pre-filled I 765 form is available here, Biometric appointments for each H4 application, USCIS address where both H4 and H4 EAD should be sent. what will happen if withdrawal triggers and cancels my h4/h4ead before/after March 28th? My H1B extension is approved, but my wife's H4 hasn't been approved yet. Did you ask for the temporary card or is it their standard practice to give it for H4 cases ? Aptiv, Hello,I got laid off mid 2020 very close to my original H1B expiration and am currently on H4 CoS pending. Once H1-B extension is approved, H4 cannot renew the DL until the H4s approval comes through. In this case, there is no need to file a new H4 and H4 EAD with your H1B transfer. The answer to can I stay in the US after 240 daysis yes. H4 visa is expired. Attorney understated the timframe here which is 6-8 months in California center, currently processing May 2019 applications. Submitting sufficient supporting evidence will minimize the likelihood that USCIS will need to send you a request for more evidence. Karma, Thanks for sharing your feedback. You get 60 days of authorized stay if you lose your job on H1B and find a new job. change of status will be denied). Is H1B approval Affected By H4 Biometric? If this is your first visit, be sure to Your status in the US is a Period of Authorized Stay while your H1B is pending after the i94 expiry. Evidence to establish one of the following bases for the H-1B nonimmigrants extension of stay. window when my no was called. I am assuming we can go for h4 visa with approved H1b petition. What happens when you get your H4 visa approval? If we apply for extension+amendment for less than 240 days using recapture time, Can we still stay/work for 240 days or till USCIS takes decision. Yea hence am hoping USCIS is understanding enough to approve without consular processing, Mexico border might open up on 21st May btw, i dont think you can if you do h4 pending to h1, you are actually withdrawing h4 and applying for h1 that means you would have been effective out of status for in between period you would have to wait for h4 cos approval first. I539A form with Biometrics, many H4 Visa holders , Members. Will I be able to go out of the county visit a consulate and get my H4 stamped using my spouses H1B approval and come back to US and use the H4 EAD I currently have with me ? Generally, you are only authorized to work through the expiration date on your EAD. I have applied for H1 B transfer on Oct 12,2021 and H1B transfer got approved on Oct 21,2021. No need to go for stamping again. H4 COS will be automatically abandoned if you exit US for whatever reason. I mean Im waiting for the H4 extension notice from USCIS. Received denail notice for H1 extension in December. Below is the actual AB 60 Driving License Card that I received in mail in about a week. Do H4 Visa applicants need any approval notice from USCIS for H4 Visa Stamping at Consulate? Your comment is grossly misinformed. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Hi i live in Columbus ohio any h4 renew their DL when h1b got approved but h4 extension and ead still pending? Not affiliated with any government agency. You should verify these details with an immigration lawyer. They are for people who are undocumented. Yesterday the status changed that results have been sent back to DMV. I am same situation, Can you please update what happen in your case? First of all, your priority is to ensure you are not out of status. Go to company page You can travel while H4 EAD is pending. HPE, Go to company page Thats when she mentioned about the In my H1B petition they did include the H4 receipt so hoping that may help. Each H1B Amendment is also an H1B extension application. If I get my fresh EAD by then, I should take it to the DMV so they can give me an actual DL. and she blindly said she is not sure about that. This is a complex scenario and you can file H1B and start working immediately as long as your i94 is still valid. If we present this, we dont need to show our passport, husbands passport, his DL, his H1, my I-797C, my biometrics receipt etc. Thank you guys! Some states claim to do it, many do not and have no option. Hi Kalpesh, I did refer to the post that you have posted in your answer. I did inform my attorney and they are checking for the next steps, was wondering what usually happens in this scenario. Thanks a lot to the user (Anonymous) for sharing their The . Do i still need to mail the documents even if filed online? You can use your H1B or L1 visa stamp to re-enter the US by showing the new H1B /L1 Approved petition approval notice (I797 approval notice) from USCIS. Yes they will ask you for your original H4 approval notice or your valid unexpired EAD card for proof. Under AC21, H-1B nonimmigrants seeking employment-based lawful permanent residence may be eligible to work and remain in the United States beyond the six-year H-1B period of admission limitation. H1 extension approval is enough for H4 stamping. Share your experiences of Other states When you leave the US, the H-4 COS will be deemed abandoned and you will be able to re-enter in H-1B status after stamping. You don't need to use a dropbox because you don't need a new stamp if your existing stamp is unexpired. Can you please confirm if the withdrawal request gets processed considering it was sent for the application and not for petition? H4 and H4 EAD are . Mr. XYZ advised me to go ahead and apply for AB-60 license. So we came back home. New H4/H4 EAD is valid from March 28th 2020. Followers 1. Carefully follow these steps to prevent your application from being rejected and returned to you: 1. H4 is pending and H1B approved. I will discuss with my employer attorney on how to handle this situation. H1b visa stamp and 60 days grace period ends in one week. Some of them may ask you to leave the US based on how comfortable their attorney is with this extended stay rule. Thanks for all of your posts. JavaScript is disabled. 11/20/2020 - Wife's employer files H4 to H1 COS in PP. As long as you have maintained the legal status (which you have by filing an H4 extension before the i94 expiry), you can file i-485. Go to the Filing Form I-765 with Other Forms page for more information on filing these forms together, You will not be authorized to work until USCIS approves your Form I-765. What happens to the withdrawal request sent to the H4 and H4-EAD applications considering it got approved already? May I know the specific DMV you went to. After i94 is expired, you status is period of authorized stay and your H4 COS application becomes your bridge application. Next, you are applying to a change of status to H4, prior to your 60 day deadline being completed. Consular officers may determine that an H1B applicant falls into this category when at least two of the following five indicators are present: The petitioning employer has a continued need for the services or labor to be performed by the H1B nonimmigrant in the United States. Please DONT). I was laid off during the 1st week of November, while working on H1-B. prints a couple of times and they took a picture. This allows you to stay in the country, but you cannot work for any employer. Click Find my 240 Day Options and the app will evaluate your situation and provide you suggestions on your legal status in 240 day period. The H4 EAD approval starting 06/30/2021 doesnt mean anything unless your wife goes back to H4 status, then she may be able to use it again till its validity date. SAVE case was in review state for 6 days, then status changed to returned to Michigan State Dept. If you are stilleligible for employment authorization after that date, you should file for a renewal EAD by submitting another Form I-765. A consular processing petition is also a possibility. I am in the same boat. If you do not have access to the application form filed for you, you should ask your employer or attorney. You would receive a new i94 with your H4 extension approval. Folks, I am planning to apply H4-EAD renewal for my wife. Wells Fargo, Go to company page We went today to DMV to get AB60 since the H4 extension is pending for more than 6 months now. experience. I cannot travel now due to coronavirus fears. Your new employer cannot apply for an "H-1B transfer" because you are no longer maintaining H-1B status. New, Last week my H1 got approved in PP till 2022. My H1B 60 days grace period ending this month end. Carry your H4 receipt notice and your spouses H1B approval with you, always. The time frame is accurate. Follow the Form I-485 filing instructions to avoid processing delays. A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. 3/2020: H1B Extension Approved till 03/2023 04/2020: Job Terminated 06/2020: USCIS received H4 COS Note: currently Visa is stamped in the passport until 12/2022 and have approved I140. Use pending H1B extension receipt number in Q29. S, Thank you so much for sharing this experience. The 240-day period is not allowed in the case of H1B 6-year max out time. The online I-94 says Admit until 01/17/2019, so its not expired (yet). I received an offer from a company that is willing to . If you have already had a valid DL in CA and are only renewing your DL and are unable to do it because of this new H4 extension delay, from what I have heard from the DMV officer there is no issue in applying for AB-60 temporarily till we get the original docs of H4 extension. Existing H4 and H4-EAD Validity is currently valid for one more month. I had applied for H4(I539) and H4-EAD(I765) on Feb 04,2019 via normal processing. However I got my H1 in Jan 2020 and even got it stamped in India and started working from Feb 2020. Can you please let us know which DMV you went? her that it was a complete waste of time that I waited more than 2 hrs for this H1 to H4 to H1B Change of Status, Work from Receipt Date USA. Can I apply for H4 EAD with H4 pending for approval. I cannot really guess what action will USCIS take in this situation. Yes, I will be talking to a couple more attorneys to figure out next steps. Also DMV takes your finger prints to verify them. My H4 (and hence my EAD) are both pending renewal following the biometrics process which is underway. If there is no H4 EAD application associated with the H4 extension, you can choose any path. Which service center was your case processed at? I am here on period of authorized stay. I have applied for H4 extension on May 7,2021 since H1 is valid only from Oct 1,2021 and I cant stay in US after Sep 24,2021 since H4 expires on Sep 24,2021. What was the current status in your case? Many people have a situation where they have filed H4 and H4 EAD applications with their H1B extension. H1-H4-H1 - COS to H1 based on the pending H4 application? Attorney said, use H1b as we have already sent withdrawal before h4/H4ead approval. Reply to this topic. H1 to H4 to H1B change of status cannot work from receipt date. H4 and EAD approval pending. @RajeeRK Do the withdrawal ever happen in your case? care about your countrys passport!). If my current status is H4, how do I get my H1-B ? Your H-1B status is valid until the end validity date of your most recently issued I-94. Kalpesh_Dalwadi (Kalpesh Dalwadi) July 8, 2021, 2:27am #4 Thanks. In addition to specialty occupation workers, the H-1B classification applies to individuals performing services related to a Department of Defense cooperative research and development project or coproduction project, and to individuals performing services of distinguished merit and ability in the field of fashion modeling. I had them all and I was Your attorney should have received the new i94. My h1b is approved couple of days back but yet there is no status update on my wife's h . Your I-94 would be valid until the expiry of your existing H1 visa stamp. As per my opinion, your current status is H4 and you can use your H4 EAD to work. Your current status is H4 as your H4 application was approved after your H1B. Because your wife's H-4 classification is not specific to an employer, her status will be valid even if you change your H-1B employer. H4 and H4 EAD is still in case was received status, my attorney in saying it will take 2-4 month to get approval for H4 and H4 EAD. . If your current amendment is pending, you can keep working past 240 days as well. H4 and H4 EAD is still in 'case was received' status, my attorney in saying it will take 2-4 month to get approval for H4 and H4 EAD. You may show this by submitting a copy of the approval notice (Form I-797) for the Form I-140 filed for the H-1B nonimmigrant; Evidence that the H-1B nonimmigrant has been admitted or granted an extension of stay under AC21 sections 106(a) and (b). Secure .gov websites use HTTPS seeking to resume ongoing employment in the United States in the same position with the same employer and visa classification., NewsFlash! ? number and offered me to go back find out about it and come back(dont have to I was supposed to travel this weekend for H1B visa stamping but rethinking due to Corona virus travel advisory. I chose to do an H4 extension through my employer because I was not planning to change my job for at least 4 . She could get DL based on the h4 stamp on passport. Also, we went to renew the license not for a new one (one of the comments said you can apply under AB60 if renewing. Just FYI, I was told in a NJ DMV that H1-Bs 240 day rule for DL renewal will extend to H4 while the H1-B extension is still pending. Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) approved during or after July 2020 are more likely to account for the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. labor market and the petitioners business. The 240-day rule allows an H1B visa worker to stay and work in the USA for up to 240 daysor USCIS takes a decision (whichever is earlier) while the H1B extension is pending with USCIS after the i94 expiry. DMV will have all your prior valid documents and you will never be under undocumented list if you have already had a DL or a real id. Ive been interviewing for various jobs. It would be a great help for other Californians who are going through a similar situation. I am indeed very grateful ! So I had to wait for months, had offers withdrawn, etc. So the employer can apply for your H1 requesting a change of status. Irrespective of what happens to your pending H4 extension in US, it is effectively useless once you leave US. However, USCIS issued RFEs on the H1B COS application stating that the bridge H4 I-539 needs to be approved prior to the H1B. What are your thoughts on the H1B, L1 Grace Period of 60 Days? H4 i94 can be given based on H1B i797 for extended period. Yes, there is no restriction as such for first-time H1B visa applicants. Theres an executive order in place which prevents consulates from granting certain classes of immigrants work visas. H4 Visa EAD Extension Cost. Wait is not too long!! I have experienced the same issue. Appreciate your response to all the questions. I just got this H4 approval yesterday and very confused with next steps. But, you do not need to worry because you can get H4 stamping done and enter the country. If you apply under AB60, you will be treated as undocumented in the system and that information is shared with ICE. I suggest you talk to attorney before starting work on H1B application (if you are able to get H1B employer). Meaning i cant work only on approved H1b , a visa stamp is needed? Powered by Discourse, best viewed with JavaScript enabled, TruVisa - Immigration visa questions, reliable answers. Im a H4 visa holder and right now am waiting for the H4 approval notice froom USCIS, and I will renew my driver license in DMV next week. Regardless of when the LCA was approved, if an applicant is currently performing or is able to . Watch This Video: The " h4 travel while extension is pending " is a question that has been asked many times. So could you please let me know whats my current status and reasons for EAD denied?? As a result, to retain my H1-B status i had sent a withdrawal notice on May 15,2019 for H4 and H4-EAD. My I 539 expired on 31st dec and the new one is still pending approval. application theres a field for US citizen and when you click no they dont Would someone help me on this matter? 2023 AM22Tech| I went to DMV on 12/31 for renewal but was told that they need to run a SAVE search to verify the status and it should take upto 2-3 weeks. The I-94 attached to the i797 approval notice also has the same date: 01/17/2019. After you receive your H4 or EAD you can go and renew your regular DL with those docs. Did your wife went after her license was expired or near expiration date? Unless you are sure that you are on H4, I dont suggest to use H4 EAD. 2023 AM22Tech| Are you saying that to be able to work I need to get out and reenter in order to work even if my h1b is approved, I cant work without a stamp. What was your This is done to generally keep the documents in line with one another and to prevent a mishap that would cause a party to be out of status. If they are okay, you can keep working after 240 days in the US. You should write your most recent H4s i94 number. I wasnt charged a late fee (I was one day late) and the DL was real-complaint too And I didnt have to get AB-60 either. our H4 extensions to be approved! You are eligible if you are the H-4 dependent spouse of an H-1B nonimmigrant if your H-1B nonimmigrant spouse: You must file Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, to request employment authorization as an H-4 dependent spouse. You cannot file for a renewal EAD more than 180 days before your original EAD expires. Even when I clicked I do not have SSN, I got the same error. These are difficult times, but with some patience and perseverance, you should be fine. Note that future h1b approval requires you mantain valid status in past . I have finally found an employer who is ready to file for. What is my wifes current status - H1 or H4? Assuming that USCIS starts accepting premium processing applications in February, would it be possible to upgrade the spouses H1 extension application + H4 application + H4 EAD application and receive a decision quickly for all 3 applications? Remember that if you ever had H4 EAD earlier, you should select option 1.C and attach the earlier EAD copy with your application package. At that time the officer asked if I had all the required documents and he told Hi, we are in the same situation. I have valid L2 visa till 2021. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Do not go for Ab-60. For all these months, I was given an extension for temp license valid for 30 days and was told that DHS did not yet release my license. A copy of the H-1B nonimmigrants passports, prior Forms I-94 (Arrival/Departure Record), and current and prior Forms I-797 for Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker; and. SSN card (which doubles as address proof also) Another address proof with your name on it (I had my house rent renewal agreement). Has it already expired? If you would like share anything with H1b Approved but h4 is still pending . H4 EAD was denied because you are no more in H4 status after 1st Oct2021. I really appreciate your quick responses. H4 approval is dependent on H1B and not vice versa. It appears that your employer may not file your H1 application prior to the expiry of the 60 day deadline (starting from March 1 in your case). I suggest drive on Indian license since it is valid in CA. I am in a similar boat. Go to company page The applicants proposed job duties or position within the petitioning company indicate the individual will provide significant and unique contributions to an employer meeting a critical infrastructure need. For example if maxout left for H1B is only 90 days and if we apply for extension+amendment for those 90 days, can we still stay for 240 days or till USCIS takes decision? Abhi_CSC, This is a very grey area and totally varies by state. Gave a a number to check if the decision has been made and then reach out to them. Did you have to take a written test or behind the wheel test while applying under AB 60? You should write the most recent H1B extension receipt number on the H4 EAD i765 form in question 29. Im pretty sure you would qualify for an exemption from the current EO, and the consulate should grant you an h1 stamp. Appreciate your help. Do you know if DMV need the original H4 approval notice to renew the driver license, or just the photocopy of H4 approval notice is also fine? It's been several months since the petition was filed but is still in the same state. Yes applied for H4 EOS first back in Dec 2020 and than applied for H4 to H1B COS last month in PP. We went to the DMV after reading this post and the officer there advised us NOT to apply because it is recorded as undocumented individual in their system and then this information is shared with ICE. If your H4 and i94 have expired, the chances are high that your H4 EAD card has also expired.You cannot work while your H4 EAD renewal is pending. To my surprise this license But, there are chances of getting an RFE to prove your H4 status if your H4 extension is pending too. complete experience. These are the documents I had: DL renewal notice (This is very important) Old DL EAD (pink card) even if this is expired, this is important. 11/25/2020 - Wife's H1 COS approved. How do you differentiate? If you qualify for automatic extension of your current employment authorization and EAD, the automatic extension will continue until whichever comes first: When applicable, acceptable evidence of your automatic extension of employment authorization that may be presented to employers for Form I-9 purposes includes the following combination of documents: Some unauthorized practitioners may try to take advantage of you by claiming they can file an EAD. originals and my H4 notice receipts. @Shiv Check with your attorney. Experiences Section, I went in the morning and H1B Visa Cap: Regular vs. Masters Quota ? You are using an out of date browser. In your case, you can get back in H1 status via two ways: Got it. Yet to file H4 COS. Can you please guide me if you have filed H4 online? If H1B needs to be filed with consular processing, do I have any options to start working without visiting other countries for a visa stamp in the current COVID situation? It depends on USCIS officer to abandon your pending H4 extension in US or not based on when they receive your exit information in their system. One of our readers, anonymous for privacy, was not able to renew with H4 receipt mentioned was. Can i apply H4-EAD currently or should i wait for H4 Biometric to be completed? Thats it after that it was a simple process. Can you share more details on the derogatory remark part, any links from USCIS ? But if I still dont have my EAD by then I should still go again and extend this temporary license for another 3 months. 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