H4 Visa (Family Members of H Visa Holders)
An H4 Visa is appropriate for spouses and children of H4 visa holders who wish to visit or accompany the H4 visa holder to the United States. An H4 visa applicant may obtain a H4 visa by an H1B, H1C, H2A, H2B or H3 visa holder's spouse and minor children. An H4 visa holder may remain in the United States as long as the H4 visa holder remains in legal status. Still, an H4 visa holder may change his or her status in the United States. An H4 visa holder may not accept employment, instead, the holder must obtain a work visa. In addition, an H4 visa holder may engage in full or part time educational study.
There are particular requirements for obtaining an H4 Visa. The spouse and unmarried minor children of the beneficiary are entitled to H nonimmigrant classification, subject to the same period of admission and limitations as the beneficiary, provided that they are accompanying or following to join the beneficiary in the United States.
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