H-4
Work Permit
1.
Who
can get the work permit?
Spouses of H-1B. The H-1B individual
needs to have: (1) and Approved I-140 and (2) Maintain his or her H-1B status.
The H-4 person needs to also maintain
his or her H-4 status
So this is not spouses for recent
arrivals who just has H-1B and has not started the Green Card (Permanent
Resident Card) process yet. Note L-2 can
apply for work permit immediately upon entry into the US.
2.
When
can the H-4 apply ?
Starting from May 26, 2015. Citizenship and Immigration Service will
reject applications filed before this date.
3.
Is
this a sure thing?
This is under the
Executive Action which is being currently challenged in Court. So this is not
100% sure. To date Citizenship and Immigration Service has not released any new
forms or regulations
4.
Documents:
These would probably be the necessary documents
1. Copy
of marriage certificate (with English translation)
2. Copy
of children's birth certificate, if any
3. Copy
of H-4 approval and/or Visa page
4. Copy
of H-1B spouse’s H-1B approval
5. Copy
of H-1B spouses I-140 approval
6. Three
Recent paystubs of H-1B spouse
7. Two
passport size pictures of H-4 Employment Authorization Document applicant
Please contact Houston Immigration Attorney, Annie Banerjee for more details
