H-4 | Dependent to H-1B Holder

Form H-4 is a nonimmigrant visa issued to dependent family members of H-1B visa holders that allows them to travel to the U.S. to accompany or reunite with their loved ones. A dependent family member is defined as a spouse or unmarried child under the age of 21.

Qualifications

  • You are either married to or the unmarried child (under 21) of an H-1B Visa holder

What You'll Need

  • Proof of qualifying relationship (birth certificate or marriage certificate)
  • Copy of your H-1B Spouse's approval (if filed separately)
  • Proof of H-1B Spouse/Parent's maintenance of status, including recent paystubs
  • Copy of your passport
  • Copy of your H-1B Spouse/Parent's passport

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FAQs

Can I work with an H-4 Visa?

If you only hold an H-4 visa, you are not permitted to work. You can apply for authorization to work with the H-4 EAD, please check out our page for more info here.

Is there a fee to file the H-4?

Yes, there is a $370 filing fee. If you apply online, you can also pay online. If you pay by mail, then you can pay via money order, personal check, cashier’s check, or by credit card using Form G-1450, Authorization for Credit Card Transactions. If you pay by check, you must make your check payable to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

How can I file my H-4 form?

Form I-539 must be filed for the H-4 visa. Although the I-539 form can be filed online for some visas, it is not eligible for online filing for the H-4 visa. For more about form I-539, see the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website.

You may be represented, at no expense to the U.S. government, by an attorney or other duly authorized representative. Your representative must submit Form G-28, Notice of Entry or Appearance as Attorney or Representative. Your representative may also submit Form G-28 at the time of your interview.

Why should I work with ImmigrationUSA?

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