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Is there a specified length of time which must be spent in H-4 status before filing for a change of status to H-I B?

April 26, 2017filing H-4 h-i LENGTH spent Status time

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Is there a specified length of time which must be spent in H-4 status before filing for a change of status to H-I B?

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A. No, unless doing such would conflict with prior statements made to an American consular officer or an USCIS officer. You may file for a change of status from H- 4 to H-I B at any time, provided you are otherwise eligible.