Reply to this topic. Appreciate you sharing the information. 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. when I came back home and posted in Redbus2US about my DMV experience and one This is a complex scenario and you can file H1B and start working immediately as long as your i94 is still valid. But depending on the knowledge level of the DMV employee handling your case (and their mood that day) these documents may not suffice. 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. The expired EAD issued under the same category, Category C26. What happens to the withdrawal request sent to the H4 and H4-EAD applications considering it got approved already? Your comment is grossly misinformed. H1b approved but h4 pending 2021 is a question that has been asked many times. If there is any non-material changein a job like a job-title change or increased salary, then you would select change in previously approved employment.. Start new topic. This page was generated at 04:44 AM. 2023 AM22Tech| previous h4/h4ead valid till March 27th 2020 If you are stilleligible for employment authorization after that date, you should file for a renewal EAD by submitting another Form I-765. YC, This is awesome ! I cannot travel now due to coronavirus fears. Terms of Service 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. I can answer your other questions once I know your i94 validity date. Your change of status to H1B happened before your H4 extension was approved. Im pretty sure you would qualify for an exemption from the current EO, and the consulate should grant you an h1 stamp. Unless you are sure that you are on H4, I dont suggest to use H4 EAD. Ford. These aliens are authorized to continue employment with the same employer for a period not to exceed 240 days beginning on the date of the expiration of the authorized period of stay. I am same situation, Can you please update what happen in your case? Good luck! In my H1B petition they did include the H4 receipt so hoping that may help. We went today to DMV to get AB60 since the H4 extension is pending for more than 6 months now. He said this could result in rejection of Uscis application itself because it is counted as a derogatory remark (Read USCIS notice carefully and there is a section which talks about derogatory remark) Have patience and DO NOT RENEW LICENSE UNDER AB60. H1B Transfer and Amendment cases are allowed to stay and work in the US even after 240 days of i94 expiry while their application is pending with USCIS. Not truly illegal but yes, you would have to declare as out of status period in DS-160 and give reason as awaiting outcome of I539. You can look at my previous answer above. They usually ask for it if either H1B or H4 have recently traveled or the extension has not been filed recently. I am working on trying to find attorneys to work it with. You do not have to pay the Form I-765 filing fee. Has it already expired? Uber Would someone help me on this matter? H4 approval is dependent on H1B and not vice versa. Submit supporting evidence (see chart below). H1B Visa Cap: Regular vs. Masters Quota ? Will the H4 candidate need H1B holders original i797 approval when they go for H4 stamping in their home country? They took my documents and gave me temp license for 30 days. What happens when you travel out of USA while your H4, H4 EAD is pending. If H1b Approved but h4 is still pending . 11/20/2020 - Wife's employer files H4 to H1 COS in PP. Your H1B transfer will be completed before the H4 extension. H4 Pending CoS > H1B - Blind Hello,I got laid off mid 2020 very close to my original H1B expiration and am currently on H4 CoS pending. This is a common problem caused when you leave your extension application pending and exit US. My wifes H4 (i-539) and EAD is pending. Below is the visa timeline in US. Below are the documents and I have a question - seeking to resume ongoing employment in the United States in the same position with the same employer and visa classification., NewsFlash! Thanks a lot to the user (Anonymous) for sharing their Google, Go to company page my husband was the H1 petitioner and she said Im eligible for the AB-60. My wife is also an H1b employee with approved I140 (priority date Jun 2020). 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. 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? and she blindly said she is not sure about that. 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. Like this thread 1 0 . I just got this H4 approval yesterday and very confused with next steps. If your driving license expires, you may not be able to renew it in some states with pending H4 receipt notice. Immigration laws allow the alien/ international student/ worker to move from one visa category to another, with few exceptions, like from H4 visa to H1B or F1 visa to H1 or L1 to H1B, without needing to go out of the country and getting the visa stamped for the new category. Once your employment authorization is approved, the expiration date on your Employment Authorization Document (Form I-766 EAD) should be the same date as the expiration date on your most recent Form I-94 indicating your H-4 nonimmigrant status. Since USCIS Introduced It is legal to do this. 8/13/2020 - H1 approved. I am in exact similar situation. 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. We received RFE for H1b after upgrading it to premium processing the month of October. Folks, I am planning to apply H4-EAD renewal for my wife. An employer has also filed for my H1B COS after the 60 day grace period. I have one quick question.If H1 and H4 is pending with USCIS (received Receipt Notice for Both) and while Filling H4 EAD do i need to send previous H1B approval notice(expiring on 31st Dec 2020) or current h1B receipt Notice. I cannot really guess what action will USCIS take in this situation. can we travel on h4 pending?4. It expired yesterday and I went for renewal today. Thanks for sharing ! Followers 1. confident Ill get my renewal. H-1B is approved, however, my wifes H-4 and H-4 EAD are being processed at CSC. No need to go for stamping again. . After USCIS announced that H4 visa holders can apply for EAD, there was a large number of H4 visa holders who jumped at the opportunity to work. I did speak to DMV officers and because you use your old DL and the records show that you are legally present with a pending petition, its not a big problem. My h1b is approved couple of days back but yet there is no status update on my wife's h . When can I start working. Do H4 Visa applicants need any approval notice from USCIS for H4 Visa Stamping at Consulate? @OP - what would be your past interim status if you withdraw H4 now ? with the other US states you travel to be safe, if driving outside of California. I ran into some of these issues; for me things got more complicated because H1 premium processing was suspended at that time. I did inform my attorney and they are checking for the next steps, was wondering what usually happens in this scenario. or do I need to apply for a new H4 EAD. You cannot file for a renewal EAD more than 180 days before your original EAD expires. Do you have to take those tests again? You can send the H4 Biometric receipt if you have already finished giving your fingerprints before filing this H4 EAD application. my Drivers License and real id renewal and the first question she asked was do H1b to H4(pending approval) to H1B. If there is no H4 EAD application associated with the H4 extension, you can choose any path. 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. You can use this app to fill the form, validate all and make sure the form is not rejected or an RFE is sent by USCIS: The complete process to apply for H4-EAD along with the pre-filled I 765 form is available here. Thank you raghvi and Vips1982 for your insights. The renewal should be done 6 months before the expiry on H4. What was your By Aditya618, September 18, 2020 in H1B : H-4 Issues. Today, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) updated the exceptions to the nonimmigrant workers who are prohibited from being admitted to the United States based on President Trumps June 22, 2020, executive order. In this case, you can file another H4 EAD application while your current one is still pending. If you file multiple H4 applications, you will need to attend separate Biometric appointments for each H4 application. experience. Many thanks! change of status will be denied). window when my no was called. No need to take the test as there was license already and it expired, Please DO NOT apply under AB60. 8 posts were split to a new topic: If i dont extend my H4 will my status fall back on H1B status or will it go out of status? Yes, you can upgrade the H1B application to premium if its available at that time. That is not correct. H-1B visa requires a qualified employer to petition the U.S. Government for intended H1B Beneficiary foreign national by retaining a licensed immigration counsel for a subsequent approval to permit skilled Beneficiary to the United States to performed skilled work within the scope. I live in NJ and sharing my experience at Trenton DMV. Form I-94 indicating the unexpired H-4 nonimmigrant status; Form I-797C indicating a timely-filed renewal Form I-765 was filed under (c)(26); and. Thats it after that it was a simple process. 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. My H1 got picked up in lottery in March 2021 and petition got approved in Aug 2021. You cannot stop a withdrawal request. If you are still in doubt about your wifes status, please consult your attorney or open a case with Emma, the USCIS chatbot. However, for some reason I did not receive official notice with i-94 details for my H4 approval only a copy of i-797C, notice action which states approval notice. As a standalone application because you are currently in H-4 status and do not need to extend your status. You seem to be on H1B at this point. 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. Do not go for Ab-60. Go to company page Note that future h1b approval requires you mantain valid status in past . As you have mentioned this is a common problem caused when you leave your extension application pending and exit US.I would like to continue on H4 and work on EAD as I can use the H1b in the future. 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. Attorney did send the withdrawal notice on Feb 24th. At that time the officer asked if I had all the required documents and he told If yes, what happens next? Also DMV takes your finger prints to verify them. If your current amendment is pending, you can keep working past 240 days as well. Travel by technical specialists, senior level managers, and other workers whose travel is necessary to facilitate the immediate and continued economic recovery of the United States. I mean Im waiting for the H4 extension notice from USCIS. Share your experiences of Other states I will update if I think of any additions. Your new employer can apply for an H-1B change of status, but it will be held for adjudication until the H-4 change of status is approved. H1B Transfer and Amendment cases are allowed to stay and work in the US even after 240 days of i94 expiry while their application is pending with USCIS. check out the. This can be the pending and not yet approved H1B extension receipt number.This isNOTthe I-140 approval receipt number. Questions:1. is attorney overstating the approval timeframe for h4 and h4 ead?2. DO NOT APPLY UNDER AB60 either new or renewal. The only difference from normal Driving License is the Federal Limits Apply annotation on the top that is highlighted in red box. (i filled this Receipt notice number in Question 29.). I've spoken to an attorney about it. The H1B Amendment + Extension case is an interesting one and most attorneys have interpreted that USCIS does allow working after 240 days. The I-94 attached to the i797 approval notice also has the same date: 01/17/2019. Did your wife went after her license was expired or near expiration date? If your employer applies for an H1 (premium processing or otherwise), the H1 will be granted with consular processing (i.e. You don't need to use a dropbox because you don't need a new stamp if your existing stamp is unexpired. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. PigletOk1116 7 mo. Some states claim to do it, many do not and have no option. General H-1 and H-3 Visa and Related Issues. Generally, the H-4 can be extended through USCIS whenever the H-1B Beneficiary is also subject to an extension petition. Yet to file H4 COS. Can you please guide me if you have filed H4 online? At least one of the following: (1) Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, filed on behalf of the H temporary worker; (2) A copy of the Form I-797 Receipt Notice related to the H temporary worker's already pending Form I-129 petition; (3) A copy of the front and back of the H temporary worker's most recent Form I-94; or (4) A copy . H-1B visa Beneficiary should have the following: 1. H1B extension approved, H4 extension still pending 04-10-2017, 12:09 AM hi Experts My H1B and my wife's H4 extensions were filed together in Dec, later my employer converted my H1B in premium early March and got it approved mid March. As of now I have received my H4 official approval notice with i-94 details, it is very likely it has been misplaced according to my lawyer. My wifes H1 was approved on 11/25/2020 They said theyll mail me a temporary card for 3 months. This would change your status to H1 automatically and you would be able to begin working for your employer. Is this sufficient for me to use my H4 EAD and move to another company and get my H4 stamped when I leave the country? 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? Instead, you will get an ITIN tax number. here i come out with my DL renewed for 3 years (same as my spouses H1B validity). What are your thoughts on the H1B, L1 Grace Period of 60 Days? As per my opinion, your current status is H4 and you can use your H4 EAD to work. Hi i live in Columbus ohio any h4 renew their DL when h1b got approved but h4 extension and ead still pending? The paper i94 is attached to your H4 approval i797 if you got an h4 extension last time. USCIS pending H1B Amendment & Extension, Transfer can work after 240 days of i94 expiry. After you receive your H4 or EAD you can go and renew your regular DL with those docs. So I had to wait for months, had offers withdrawn, etc. Thanks for all of your posts. Regardless of when the LCA was approved, if an applicant is currently performing or is able to perform the essential functions of the position for the prospective employer remotely from outside the United States, then this indicator is not present. I told But we have not heard anything on h4 extension yet. H4 visa is expired. These are the issues that happen when you file multiple applications and your status gets mixed up due to un-predictable USCIS processing times. Yes. That might result in delays, extra documentation, or even RFE for the H4 extension. You wont have a status to extend or change. I wish I had good news for you but the situation is complicated as you may have already found out. H4 extension was correctly approved by USCIS so that the gap between 24th September (H4 expires) and 1st Oct (change of status to H1B) can be covered by the H4 extension. Online i94 is probably showing your old record. Then they gave me a token number and I had to wait for the next step. . Theres an executive order in place which prevents consulates from granting certain classes of immigrants work visas. After verifying my documents they directed me to a kiosk where I could easily complete the online forms with the friendly staff there to help me when I needed. 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. current H4 and H4 EAD is exping soon (by this Jan 25 2020). If you have a valid H1 stamp, you can explore this option. and EAD extension issues and unfortunately I dont have any unexpired documents This period of authorized stay is what will complicate the new employers H1 application. But, if you are traveling, the H4 petition will be abandoned. Two identical two-by-two-inch passport-style color photographs of yourself. Just submitted RFE for L1 renewal. You cannot travel while the approval is pending. A Bill (HR 8337) that included an H4 EAD extension expedited processing option was passed and signed into law in October 2020. Since H4 I-539 takes long time, the company has now requested H1B approval under consular processing, which likely will be approved. You can consult your employers immigration lawyer in case of further doubts. Is H1B approval Affected By H4 Biometric? Just wondering as others did not get positive response like yours. The H1B applicants education, training and/or experience demonstrate unusual expertise in the specialty occupation in which the applicant will be employed. Thats why I wanted to understand withdrawal ever happen to you and if yes do you remember after how many days? Can I apply for H4 EAD with H4 pending for approval. Kalpesh_Dalwadi (Kalpesh Dalwadi) July 8, 2021, 2:27am #4 Thanks. Today we received her H4 approval copy and it says it is approved from 8/13/2020(the day H4 extension was filed) The 240 day rule allows you to stay past your i94 expiry only. Our experience resident of Michigan. 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. Today we received her H4 approval copy and it says it is approved from 8/13/2020(the day H4 extension was filed). If the H-4 status expires, the H-4 holder is expected to leave the country immediately. I just got H1 visa stamping as soon as I got it, I got back after visa stamping and started working. I received an offer from a company that is willing to . My H4 (and hence my EAD) are both pending renewal following the biometrics process which is underway. 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. She gave me a blue slip with a Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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 are in H1B status even if both applications were approved on the same day. All rights reserved. This is very confusing to me since, I havent received my approval on neither H4 or EAD status. Mr. XYZ advised me to go ahead and apply for AB-60 license. It shows getting h4 may take up to 10 months due to COVID. The answer to the question is no, you cannot travel when your H4 visa is pending. H1B COS should be approved to move from H4 to H1B. Yes, there is no restriction as such for first-time H1B visa applicants. If you submit any documents containing a foreign language to USCIS, you must also submit a full English language translation that the translator has certified as complete and accurate. Maxout is a different situation where you have exhausted your full 6 year quota. 1/7/2021 - Sent letter to USCIS to withdraw H4 and EAD application If on pending H4 status I secure a job and my new employer wishes my to move to H1b, can they do that relatively quickly? Each H1B Amendment is also an H1B extension application. Be patient, Agree. I have finally found an employer who is ready to file for an H1B.Has anyone had a H4 CoS Pending to H1B CoS successfully processed in the recent times? I have finally found an employer who is ready to file for. I told the lady at the window that Im here for Did you ask for the temporary card or is it their standard practice to give it for H4 cases ? Filing H1B while H4 COS is pending. So the employer can apply for your H1 requesting a change of status. My H4 visa is still under process, can my new employer apply for an H1B transfer at this time? Submitting sufficient supporting evidence will minimize the likelihood that USCIS will need to send you a request for more evidence. I really appreciate it. You would receive a new i94 with your H4 extension approval. H1 extension approval is enough for H4 stamping. My H1B 60 days grace period ending this month end. Restarted working on H1, 1/7/2021 - Sent letter to USCIS to withdraw H4 and EAD application, 7/1/2021 - H4 and EAD status appears approved on USCIS website. Once an applicant submit an application, USCIS has to either reject, deny or approve your application. So the H1 application will be approved with consular processyou wont be able to begin working for your new employer. H4 COS will be automatically abandoned if you exit US for whatever reason. 0 found this answer helpful | 0 lawyers agree You would need to file a new H1B COS application to change your status to H1B again. legal stay/ presence in the US. who have filed H4 SOS office ( DMV is called Secretary of State office here) created a SAVE case and asked to return after a week. If H4 is now approved with a new i94, then your status has changed back to H4. Since (most likely) you wont have a valid status lthe change of status will be denied as explained above. 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. what will be my status on March 28th? Use the newest version of Form I-765 to prevent delays or the need for USCIS to issue you a request for evidence. I am here on period of authorized stay. Does this mean I was approved and will arrive with license or am I missing something here. I applied for a change of status to H4 and the receipt date is June 24. The DMVs we went to did not offer us the above option and wanted to know about specific DMV in case it happen to be close. I am in a similar boat. Now she found an employer with a FT offer. 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. If you have a valid H1 visa stamp in your passport, under normal circumstances you would be able to leave & re-enter the country with the existing H1 stamp. Got H1b approved on Feb 19th and H4/H4EAD got approved on 2/27. Very positive experience. Got decision for both petition on same day with same notice date. Mine is slightly different case here, I went to renew my DL with one month validity of EAD and application receipt for renewal of EAD. I told and explained about my current H4 and the officer at the online application room never mentioned anything about Now we are waiting for new license in mail. This means you will be out of status once your 60 day deadline is up. Thats Powered by Discourse, best viewed with JavaScript enabled, Current status when H4 approved after H1B approval, H4 withdrawal request pending. any legal presence documents and all that he asked was whether I had an unexpired But if I still dont have my EAD by then I should still go again and extend this temporary license for another 3 months. Ive been interviewing for various jobs. The question is - 3. But, within a matter of 1-2 days, the H4 approval comes through. H4 and H4 EAD are . If your H4 was approved, then the chances are very high that a new i94 with H4 status was issued. The list of documents he What are my options now? Check out Official DMV Website for Existing H4 and H4-EAD Validity is currently valid for one more month. Am afraid if withdrawal request would revoke my approved H4 status. So we came back home. You may also setup online appointment and visit your local USCIS field office to consult with an office in-person. A;; the best! Terms of Service Her EAD approval date says - 6/30/2021. completed my application online to renew both my Drivers License and Real ID. Ideally, they should have not approved the H4 when they knew that your H1B COS has already been approved. You are considered to be in a period of authorized stay until USCIS makes a decision on your H4 application. If asked during the interview, show the I539 receipt. If the H4 application is pending, you are in a period of authorized stay, which is not a legal status, but it does allow you stay in the country while they work on adjudicating the H4 application. immihelp.com is private non-lawyer web site. Thank you guys! It helps the community ! I have experienced the same issue. H1b approved but got no status update of H4. DO NOT APPLY FOR DRIVING LICENSE UNDER AB60. Is there a quicker way to stop the withdrawal request processing. H1 to H4 to H1B change of status cannot work from receipt date. Wait is not too long!! 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. prints a couple of times and they took a picture. Has been granted H-1B status under sections 106(a) and (b) of the AC21. Apply H4-EAD based on pending H1B or H4 extension pending. Hi Kalpesh, I did refer to the post that you have posted in your answer. My stamp ends in 2022 but the situation is not very promising especially with no premium processing. One of our readers, anonymous for privacy, was not able to renew with H4 receipt Your H1B visa stamped in your passport becomes void after the H1B denial by USCIS. H1B approval is not affected or delayed by H4 Biometrics. New H4/H4 EAD is valid from March 28th 2020. In this case, your current H4 EAD application may be pending while its time to file for H1B and H4 extensions. H4 and EAD approval pending. Can i apply H4-EAD currently or should i wait for H4 Biometric to be completed? Go to company page It cannot be used to stay beyond maxout time. Yes, I will be talking to a couple more attorneys to figure out next steps. Thanks for your help in advance. Thanks a lot. Pls post what you hear from lawyer or online. The official USCIS rule only talks about stopping work at a 240-day mark if you are working for the Same Employer. I explained that my Drivers License is If you already have an H-1B visa stamp that will remain valid during your travel, there is no need to obtain another one. H4 dependents can stay in the USA while the H4 application is pending with USCIS even after 240 days of the i94 expiry. Hi I am in similar situation, my H4 petition which was filed in October got approved recently. How much time it might take ? 11/25/2020 - Wife's H1 COS approved. Appreciate your response to all the questions. Please advise. 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