What is an H-4 Visa?
H-4 visas are issued to the H-1 holder’s spouse and children under twenty-one years of age. Holders of H-4 visas are considered to be dependents of H-1B visa holders. As H-4 status holders, spouses and children under twenty-one years of age may be entitled to enter and remain in the United States for the duration of the H-1 holder’s authorized stay. The duration of their stay is limited to and equal to that of the H-1B visa holder. H-4 holders are permitted to attend school on either a part-time or full-time basis. H-4 holders are not permitted to work, however, unless otherwise authorized by the USCIS. To obtain an H-4 visa to enter the U.S. with their H-1B beneficiary spouse, both husband and wife should visit the U.S. Consulate located in their home country and apply for both the H-1B visa and the H-4 visa simultaneously. All required documentation should be brought to the U.S. Consulate at this time. Similarly, if an H-1B holder is in the U.S. and his/her spouse is overseas, the sp
