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Can I get H4 visa after F-1 rejection?
It would be helpful if you could include the reason(s) for the refusal of your spouse. USCIS or the Consular Officer would have specified the reason as a section of the INA based on which the application was denied. No. You can get your H-1B stamped, but your spouse cannot get their H-4.
What happens if H-4 gets rejected?
If your application for an H4 visa is rejected, you can reapply to try again. As long as your sponsor still has their visa and you haven’t broken any immigration law or other laws in the U.S., you can submit another application. You can see if correcting any unclear information on your visa request helps.
How long does H4 visa approval take?
H4 EAD processing time varies from 4-8 months in Vermont, Texas, Nebraska, and California service centers. i485 EAD processing time is 2 to 6 months at the National benefits center.
How many days it will take to get H4 visa?
This Visa depends on H-1B. If the H-1B approval is present, then ideally it should not take more than a week. However, it will take longer if the USCIS has to verify additional details. In this scenario, it may take around 1 month to 2.5 months.
Can we reapply for F1 visa after rejection?
Re-apply in the same country If your visa application was rejected the first time, you have the option of re-applying. Many students are granted the Student Visa the second time around whose visa applications were denied the first time. You must identify and rectify the reasons which may have caused the rejection.
How long does it take for H4 to get approved?
It usually takes around 90 days to process your application and receive a decision. However, if you have filed for your H-4 along with the H-1 in premium processing, your case can be processed in 15 days.
Can H1 and H4 be applied together?
A H4 visa is issued to dependent family members (spouse and children) of H1 visa holders who would like to accompany the H1B visa holder to the U.S. during their stay. If you are applying for your visa along with your spouse, who is applying for H1 simultaneously, then you can submit both applications together.