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Does H-4 Require a Prior USCIS Approval for Visa Stamping?
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My dependents visa stamp on passport expires on Sept 1st 2017 and have valid I-94 till Sept 1st 2017 and this was with the previous employer A I worked for. I moved to a different employer B a year back and haven't filed H4 for dependents with employer B as it was not necessary. Now if my dependents travel to India prior to Sept 1st 2017, do I still need to file for H4 extension or is it good if they attend the interview at consulate in India and get visa stamped on passport without H4 extension using my approved I-797 (till 2019) with employer B.
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Recording of Free Community Conference Call (Every Other Thursday), August 10, 2017
Immigration.com
Nonimmigrant Visas
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Discussion topics:
EAD Renewals, prevailing wages for Illinois, H-1B transfer, F2A category Green Card, Rules changed on LCA,
Point system - how it will affect those who are already waiting for Green Card.
Transfer from H-1 (with I-140 approved) to H-4 EAD
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I have approved I-140 with company A and my wife has her I-140 approved or over 2 years. I'm planning to move to H4 EAD. Can I file for H4 and H4 EAD concurrently? What would happen to my earlier I-140 and also to the GC process if I am on H4?
You can most definitely file H-4 and EAD together. Your green card process can continue even though you have changed your status.
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New USCIS Policy Memo
The following Immigration Policy Memorandum is now available:
Recording of Free Community Conference Call (Every Other Thursday), August 24, 2017
Immigration.com
Nonimmigrant Visas
Green Card
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Outline of Compelling Circumstances EAD Regs
The activity went smooth. Mr Khanna provided assistance in obtaining the visa for myself and the family.