Immigration to USA with H4 Visa- Process Time, Required Documents

H4 visa is a dependent visa issued for family members i.e., spouse and/or children of the H1 visa holders. The dependents who like to accompany the USA H1B visa holder during their stay can apply for this dependent visa. The complete process is outlined for USA H4 visa given for the H1-B visa holders. In this case, the principal applicant should be always the H1B visa holder. The immediate family members such as spouse and/or children who are under 21 years are eligible and can qualify for the visa. These people can also apply at the US embassy or consulate in their home country.

If the candidate is applying along with the spouse, who is willing to apply for H1 simultaneously, then both the applicants can submit applications together. The holder of H4 visa is not authorized to get employment in United States and also will not be eligible to obtain a Social Security Number and can however get a:

• Driving license
• Open bank account 
• Pursue education
• Is eligible for an Tax ID (ITIN) for IRS Tax purposes 

While filling the application, never make any mistake in filling out the visa form. Understand the legalities related to the H4 visa mentioned by USA Immigration.

Documents required for USA H4 visa 

• Passports – current and old (if any)
• Photographs
• Confirmation from of online submission 
• Fee payments must be made before taking an appointment
• Interview appointment letter- original one and a copy of it

Supporting documents for USA H4 visa

• Passport photocopy – front and back, remarks page
• Form I-129 original and copy of the main applicant
• Letter describing relationship with the main applicant and purpose of visit
• Copy of main applicants visa and that must be a valid one
• Marriage proofs, if spouse is migrating
• Birth certificates of the children – original  

And if necessary some other documents are also required.

Processing Time

From documents submitted, the processing time for H4 visa may take 7 days.

Check the Visa

After receiving the visa, please check few things on it to ensure that there are no errors occurred

• Name
• Spouse's name
• Date of birth
• Visa Category
• Validity of Visa

These things are major and it is must to cross check these things. The key part in obtaining a H4 visa is to do right thing at right place and right time. First complete the paperwork for H4 visa, then understand the procedure, and be proactive at the time of applying an application.

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