How can I track my H-4 EAD status?
How can I track my H-4 EAD status?
Follow the below steps to check your USCIS case status online.
- Go to my USCIS Case Status Search Case Status Online.
- Enter your 13-digit receipt number in box below “Enter your receipt number”.
- Click on the “Check Status” button and wait.
- Once the page refreshes you will see information about your case.
What is H 4 visa status?
An H-4 visa holder is admitted to the U.S. for the duration of the primary (H-1B, H-1B1, H-2A, H-2B, or H-3) immigration status. A noncitizen with H-4 immigration status normally is not permitted to engage in employment in the United States but there is one important exception to this rule.
What is the current processing time for H4 EAD?
While this is subject to change based on the service center, you can expect H-4 EAD processing time to be between 2-9 months depending on the service center that’s processing the application.
What is the current wait time for H4 EAD?
60 to 90 days
It can take anywhere from 60 to 90 days for processing of the EAD applications after RFE response was submitted.
How can H4 get green card?
There are a few ways to go about obtaining your green card while on an H-4 visa: If your spouse has an approved I-140 filed with the USCIS (which they will need if you are to qualify for an EAD), then you can wait until your spouse obtains their green card so that they can sponsor you for an F2A green card.
How long is H4 visa valid?
three years
The H4 visa is valid for three years. The eligibility lasts until the principal H1 holder has an approved I-129. In an unfortunate situation where the H1B holder is out of a job, then a grace period of 60 days will be given.
Why EAD is taking so long?
Requests for EADs, known as I-765s, now account for more than a quarter of all forms USCIS receives. But technological hiccups, staffing shortages, and the pressures of conforming to new immigration policies mean the agency is taking longer and longer to process them.
How can I get fast EAD?
Call the USCIS Contact Center at 800-375-5283 (TTY 800-767-1833) to request expedited processing of your EAD based on your circumstance as a healthcare worker or a childcare worker with an EAD that will expire within 30 days or has already expired.
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