I have a few questions regarding H4 now. I haven't received any response (Biometrics appointment/approval) yet. If you get an RFE for H4, then you can submit the latest h1B approval from new company. There are some lucky cases that may get faster processing. Nov 16, 2020 #1. Application Filed: 11 Sep 2020. New H1B cap subject petition approved while h4 and H4 EAD extension is pending Hello all, I am currently on a h1b visa which is an extension after 6Yrs and got approved in August 2020 under premium processing and my wife's h4 & h4-EAD filed at same time along with my H1B but still her H4 & H4 EAD status showing as case was received. June 17, 2020, 1:28am #2. We were planning to travel abroad in June 2020 … My I-140 was approved today and an H1B extension based on I-140 would be filed in couple of days, before my 6 years max out. My husband has applied for change of status from L1 to H1 in July 2020. I live in New Jersey. H4 and H1B visa Holders. The H4 visa was expired on Apr 29, 2020. My H1-B got approved in August 3rd week and received I-797 with validity and effective from 10/01/2020 with the same I-94# as on H4. Posted November 19, 2020 (edited) Employer A filed my H1B extension and wife's H4 extension in March 2020. This also includes renewals, although country-wise data is not available. Initial Biometric appointment was in March, 2020, but USCIS offices were closed due to COVID at that time. Group: lets support each other for good cause to maintain our visa status alongwith Daily or Weekly or Monthly updates related to H4 and H1B visa holders. Can my license be renewed in November again? USCIS Received Date: 11 Sep 2020. 01 Jul 2020 So it is possible to travel when H4 is pending. 律师您好！我今年秋季准备辞职读个MBA，之前是H1B签证，配偶也持有H1B （I-140已提交），所以我准备递交I-539申请在美国境内change of status to H4，但目前看到USCIS处理时间较长（6到9个月），开学前是肯定等不到approval的，所以想请问在case pending期间可以辞职去上学吗？ Since I was not sure I would be able to get I-140 approved and get the H1B extension filed before 09/16/2020, I had also filed a COS from H1B to H4 (I-539 + I-765) H4 EAD case: Pending for 150 days (-63 days more than average) User ID: jainsaurabh83. In the case of first-time lottery H1-B change of status from F1 (OPT/CPT) to H1B or H4 to H1B, it is better to file for a consular processing USCIS approval without consular processing will immediately change your status. They will issue a new i94 immediately Not anymore. Open video in new Window > Can L2 EAD Join the RN Law Litigation? Now it is race against the clock and the timing of H4 & H1B approval. California Service center processing times are insane right now and it's showing that it can take up to 24 months for these applications. Have you … My wife went for a short visit to India but couldn’t get her H-4 visa stamped in time before executive order. I’m currently working on H1B visa and the extension got approved recently. There might be an alternative for you to still realize your American dream in 2020. Hoping to receive H1b approval soon but we doubt that we are going to get the H4 approval anytime soon. Also, you can file for another H4 along with transfer too, it … If you are on H-1B (and extension approved) why are you waiting for H4 decision ? It is hard to make what your exact situation is. No need to wait for H4 to be approved. My H1B 6 years max out is on 09/16/2020. Do you want to quit working ? Questions: I am in USA, Q1. USCIS Notice Date: 11 Sep 2020. HI, my H1b extension (129) and H4 extension (I539) applications together filed on Feb 02 , 2016 , h1b has been approved on 06/15 , but the h4 extension has not been approved till now . I was on H1B until Jul 31st 2020 and converted to H4 from Aug 1st onwards. He got approved from July 2020 till March 2021. Hi, my h4 has been pending with USCIS since March 2020. Nov 16, 2020 #1. If an applicant decides to change employers, he/she must begin the entire process again. But, since the introduction of Biometrics process for form I-539, they do not process H4 petitions faster, even if H1B in premium. Thread starter Sudha-22; Start date Nov 16, 2020; Sudha-22 New Member. She has a B-2 visa in her passport. however it seems that petitioner can stay in US beyond Nov 02nd without filling a H4 extension as COS has already been filed. Change of H1B Employers ("portability" cases): An approved H-1B petition is not transferable between employers. Thank you all for your support. I switched jobs in September 2019 and they have applied for my H1b and my spouses h4 along with the extension (I am guessing automatic). I have applied for L2 to H4 change of status in July 2020. The twist is, since the H4 EAD is impacting my employment my employer filed for H1B COS on 21st Jul 2020 in premium processing (Vermont). In the past I travelled when h1b was pending due to a family emergency. Conclusion. Is it possible for her to visit the U.S. using her B-2? They don't even ask for h4 approval. If the H1B gets denied on December 15th, she can continue to remain in the country based on the pending H-4 as long as her spouse continues to maintain his H-1B … Fragomen sent me the original h1 approval via fedEx and I went for h1b stamping at the consulate. there is a bit ambiguity around it if USCIS will adjudicate COS H1B without RFE or not . My H1B got approved last October but by wife's H4 application (F2 to H4 COS) is still pending. Regular H1B will not get approvals in 30 days anyway as per current trends. Application Type: renewal. Service Center: California. Hi, My Employer has filed H1B Extension and H4 Extension together on Apr 03, 2020 and received the receipt notice for H1B but still didn’t get the receipt notice for H4. Earlier H4, L2 Biometric completion was required but after Aug 2020, they are accepting cases even if your biometric has not been completed. If she needs visa stamp, she could use the copy of you approved h1b at the consulate. COS h1B was filled on 16 Apr 2020, and H4 is valid until Nov 02 2020, hence at the time of filling COS petitioner was in valid status . Yes, they can apply for H1B extension, even if the h4 is pending. 6.5K likes. Now my employer said that they are going to withdraw my H1B. In the financial year 2020, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services received 67,690 applications for H4-EAD, of which 52,470 were approved and 2,538 were rejected. I94 expired on March 3rd. When is the earliest that I can reenter USA if my company sponsors L1A visa for me. In the pandemic situation, the Trump administration decided to remove all the work permit visas like H1B visa, H4 visa and all the other types of work visas temporarily. H4 & H4 EAD expedite request filed: 15 Jul 2020 H4 Expedite request APPROVED: 21 Jul 2020 H4 EAD expedite request DENIED: 17 Jul 2020. So we are considering for her to travel back to the home country and get the H4 stamping … We got our licenses extended until November 2nd (240 days grace period). Now, there is the good news h-1B and h4 visa holders.US immigration has caught the attention of the world as the immigration policy of the Trump administration was of no use. H1b to H4(pending approval) to H1B. If you are unsure whether your specific case is affected by the June 2020 visa ban, consult with an immigration attorney. My h4 is still pending. In the past, USCIS was processing H4 petitions faster, when the H1B was filed in premium. The documents for H4 Extension was resubmitted on June 18, 2020 and still didn’t receive the receipt notice for I-539s. Lawyer's Assistant: What steps have you taken? Nationality: India . As if H1B delays and possible H1B postponements weren’t enough, the June 2020 H1B visa ban has certainly nailed the coffin shut on H1B visas for the rest of 2020. Filing Method: not sure. Later I travelled out of USA on Oct 17th. Beginning November 30th, Mrs. Worker will be in a Period of Authorized Stay both on the basis of the pending H-1B and the pending H-4. workers may travel if their current H1B approval and visa are valid, while an extension is pending. It was received on June 2020 and we are still waiting for the biometrics appointment. You are expecting Quora members to read your mind. As my H4 extension is still pending with USCIS over 160 days. Meanwhile my husband’s H1b got approved for 3 years in July. 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