America has been known to be the top country that people all around the world would like to visit, and more or less, migrate to. A lot of people from different countries have migrated to the US, some are there to study or work, and some are there because they just want to live in the US. However, the downside of all of this is getting a visa for the US is very hard and is a long process to go through.
Migrating to the US means you should apply for an H4 Dependent Visa. The US government has arrangements that has been amended to allow immigrants to let their family move or visit the country. This is what H4 Dependent Visa is.
What Is H4 Visa?
H4 visa is a dependent visa that is issued to dependent family members of an H1 visa holder who accompanies H1B visa holders when they stay in the US. Applying for H4 visa is a long process because this includes the H1B holder, which is the principal applicant for H4 dependent visas. In shorter words, H4 visa is for dependents that is going to the US who also have a primary applicant for H1B visa to go with them. Qualifications include immediate family members, which are the spouse and children, that are under 21-years old. They may apply at their country’s US Consulate office.
What Is H4 Visa’s Eligibility?
The H4 visa is eligible for those sponsors of the spouse and dependent children until 21-years of age. The H4 dependent visa will no longer take effect after 21 years and dependent children will be required to apply for a B2 visa. The H1B visa holder, who is the primary principal, is also obliged to apply on behalf of the dependents.
H4 Visa Documents and Requirements
Just like applying for any visa or passport to go to another country, a process must be followed, and certain requirements and documents should be submitted.
An applicant should first complete:
1. DS160 form
2. Schedule and pay the fee for an appointment
Tip: choose the best and most convenient interview centre near you.
When you have picked a schedule for your interview appointment, you must have the following requirements:
1. Driver’s license
2. Pursue education
3. Open and working bank accounts
4. Eligible for TIN ID
5. Employed in the US (employment certification)
6. Appointment confirmation
7. DS160 form printed
8. Primary applicant’s passport photocopy
9. H1B approval notice
10. Marriage certificate (if married)
11. H4 applicant’s passport (current and recent expired)
12. Primary applicant’s tax returns, bank statements, most recent I-94, recent pay stubs
When applying for H4 Dependent Visa, these should be avoided during the interview date:
1. Mobile phones
2. Bags
Tip: You may bring a transparent folder for your documents
There are also terms and conditions for H4 applicants when processing their dependent visas. Here are the following:
1. For employment reasons, and H4 applicant will not be employed unless they are granted with an Employment Authorization Document.
2. Those living in the US on h4 are eligible to get a driver’s license and drive in the US
3. Education can be pursued but only to limited short term courses. F1 visa is needed to be eligible for long term courses. F1 visa is also called as the study visa
4. H4 visa dependents can open a bank in the US using their own name and TIN
5. H4 visa dependents cannot avail a social security number.
Conclusion
Dependents of H1B visa must have a valid H4 visa that works in the US through applying for Employment Authorization. This is according to the H4 EAD ruling.
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