H4 + EAD delays

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Feb 11, 2021 12 Comments

Anyone who applied H4 extension along with EAD (i765) had to leave their their job because of delay In processing applications?

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  • Swisslog Logistics Automation / Eng
    MistHaze

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    MistHaze
    This makes it difficult for H4 to keep a job. We don't have this situation, but I feel for you. Hopefully the new administration will take steps to resolve the delay.
    Feb 11, 2021 0
  • I am looking to apply in Mar. How long is the delay that you're seeing ? Will it be any faster if we apply with our spouse's petition?
    Feb 11, 2021 4
  • Amazon
    hiefgw

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    hiefgw
    Question about if pending H4 with extension can travel to India? What are the options to travel back to US before H4 is approved by USCIS, given that spouse H1B is approved and can travel without hassle
    Feb 25, 2021 2
    • Swisslog Logistics Automation / Eng
      MistHaze

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      MistHaze
      H4 stay in the US is based on the validity of the I94. So an H4 extension is an extension of the I94. When you leave the country, the H4 i94 is closed/canceled regardless of remaining validity. When you come back into the country the H4 person is an issued an new i94 based on the H1 validity.

      So an easy (maybe slightly risky) way to extend H4 (if you have a valid visa) is to leave the country and come back in. They will be issued an new I94 based on the H1 validity.
      Feb 25, 2021
    • Amazon
      hiefgw

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      hiefgw
      Traveling out and back both will happen after I94 would have expired (I.e H4 expired) so the issue is that my spouse can't simply rely on coming back but rather looking at an option of appointment with the consulate
      Feb 25, 2021
  • Amazon
    billoz

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    billoz
    Yes, wife quit her job in Oct. she applied in may and we’ve got no updates. Nebraska ASC.
    Feb 17, 2021 2