H-4 Dependent Nonimmigrant (Spouse/Children of H-1B)

Detailed information for this visa type in United States.

status

Entry: multiple

Stay: tied to principal H status duration

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Fee

0 USD (Consular/filing fees may apply for visa issuance or change of status (Form I-539 fees when applicable))

Max stay

tied to principal H status duration

Validity

tied to principal H-1B validity

Entry type

multiple

Extendable

yes (when principal extended)

Work allowed

conditional (work authorization available for certain H-4 spouses with qualifying H-1B extensions)

Sponsorship required

yes (derivative of principal H-1B)

Financial requirements

none

Health insurance required

Path to permanent residency

conditional (may be derivative of principal's immigrant petition)

Path to citizenship

conditional

Processing time

USCIS processing times for change/extension vary (weeks-months); consular issuance depends on post

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