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KPMG
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Aug 2, 2021 8 Comments

Hi blind folks, I am on L1 visa and my husband is on H1b. Can I apply my H4 EAD while having my L1 ? I don’t want to give up my L1 but want an option of two visas. Is it possible ? Thanks

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  • KPMG
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    OP
    My L1 gets expired this year. And if I can’t travel I am at a risk of losing it. So was considering if there is a option to apply my EAD card along with keeping my L1.
    Aug 2, 2021 2
  • Contact your company lawyer and explain the situation. That’s the best thing you should do. They will given you options. There’s nothing to hide or to avoid coming under the scanner here from your current employer.
    Aug 2, 2021 0
  • VMware
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    H4 EAD is based on approved/simultaneously processing H4 and H1 having approved i140.

    In your case, you may have to forgo the L1 and attain H4 status, which is risky. And btw current processing times for H4 and H4 EAD are almost 12 to 15 months.

    But if you're closer to 6 yr mark on L1 or at 5 yrs, then you may take that route of H4 as you don't have option of renewing L1 beyond 6th yr.
    Aug 2, 2021 0
  • Unless your husband is very close to AOS, there is no benefit to move to visa. I would advise to keep it separate and only merge if there is a real need.

    Now, the question is, what is the need here?
    Aug 2, 2021 0
  • American Airlines / IT
    Jlzv20

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    Jlzv20
    You can’t be on someone’s dependent visa while on a work visa. Needs a change of status.
    Aug 2, 2021 0