L1 visa to H4 visa

Apple
imanoob

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imanoob
Feb 4, 2021 20 Comments

Hi guys I’m on L1 visa currently which needs to be renewed next year in April. This is my last attempt at the H1B lottery before requiring a renewal. I’ve heard chances of renewal are not that great.

Can I apply for H4 EAD (Spouse on H1) as backup? Given the current processing times for H4 is this possible?

Can someone provide more details on how long it takes to get H4 Visa plus EAD and if I can keep it as a backup option?

Emailed the lawyer but as usual no reply from them.

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TOP 20 Comments
  • H4 plus EAD is taking up extremely long these days. We’ve applied for my spouse’s H4 and it’s still pending after 7 months. So apply accordingly.
    Feb 4, 2021 9
  • Asurion
    tokkale

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    tokkale
    Current processing times are around 6-9 months.
    Feb 4, 2021 3
  • I got through my L1 renewal after rfe, ufffff
    Jun 9, 2021 0
  • Same boat I might have to discuss this with my girlfriend otherwise I ll have fun in Canada 😝
    Feb 4, 2021 0
  • AMD
    faanngm

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    faanngm
    I wish all the best for your visa lottery !!

    Yes, applying for H4 is probably only option for you to stay. Your spouse company’s immigration team can guide better as to when to apply. You can also apply for H4 EAD (if your spouse has approved i-140 with him). Both applications can be filed together. I did the same thing for my wife, and we got the biometric done last month.
    EAD card may take about 6months to come and then you can apply to any company for work. You can get processing times on USCIS website. Mostly all the applications go to California processing center these days.
    Feb 4, 2021 1
    • Apple
      imanoob

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      imanoob
      OP
      Hi thank you so much. I did check the processing time which says up to 9.5 months for EAD. However I think EAD is issued only after the H4 visa is approved. How long does the visa take to get approved and when does the biometrics come into picture?

      So total time = time for H4 visa + 9 months for EAD right?
      Feb 4, 2021