The H-4 Dependents visa is a non-immigrant (temporary) visa for the dependents of an H-1 B employee. To qualify as a dependent the applicant must be the unmarried child, step-child under the age of 21 or the spouse of an H-1B employee.
The H-4 Visa is quite flexible and unlike the H-1B there is no cap on the amount of H-4 Visas issued yearly. H-4 Visa holders are legally permitted to work in the United States, without any restrictions on where or which occupation the H-4 Visa holder works.
The H-4 Visa also allows for self employment and gives the holder the opportunity to start their own business.
With this visa, a child or step-child can remain in the United States up to the age of 21. Upon reaching the age of 21 this visa is no longer valid, and the child or step-child must leave the United States or apply to change to another non-immigrant visa, such as a study or work visa. Some of these include the F-1 Study Visa, B-1 Temporary Visa or H-1B Specialty Workers Visa.
The above is a general overview of the H-4 Dependents Visa category. Switching from an H-4 Dependents visa to another category comes with many considerations and complexities. If you would like more information or discuss how we can help you in the process, you may contact us
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