H-4/H-4 EAD - Reddy & Neumann, P.C

Frequently Asked Questions about the H-1B 60-day Grace Period

Written on 05 May 2020.

1. What are the basic requirements of the 60-day grace period? To qualify for the 60-day grace period, you would need to have a valid I-94 and a “cessation” or termination of employment. Note, if you are transferring to a new company (Company B)...

FAQ's on Consular Processing

Written on 27 August 2019.

U.S. consulates are set up around the world to assist and protect U.S. citizens and facilitate trade and friendship between the people of the United States and foreign country. There are more than 20 nonimmigrant visa types for people traveling to...

Why We Sued USCIS for H-4 and H-4 EAD Delays

Written on 07 June 2019.

The fight for fair and timely visa processing for legal immigrants continues. Reddy & Neumann, P.C. is representing four spouses who have had enough of waiting for their H-4 and EAD renewals. We sued U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)...

What can you do when your H-4 processing is delayed?

Written on 20 May 2019.

Recently, our firm has become aware that H-4 applications, even when filed concurrently with a premium processing H-1B petition, are not being adjudicated in a timely manner. As you may be aware. Starting in March 2019, USCIS introduced...

First Cousin Marriage Under U.S. Immigration Law

Written on 13 May 2019.

For many families, marriage provides the opportunity for spousal immigration classification. In order to enjoy the benefit of the classification, the marriage must be a legally valid marriage under U.S. immigration laws. In most cases, the law of place...

“Can I file an H-1B or H-4 petition after my I-94 expires?” How to Use the Nunc Pro Tunc Argument to Reinstate Status

Written on 02 May 2019.

An extension of status generally must be filed before the expiration of the I-94. However, sometimes situations arise where this does not happen and an H-1B petition must be filed after the I-94 expires. A common scenario is when an H-4 is not filed...

USCIS Announces Revised Form I-539 and new I-539A Supplement Requiring Additional Fee for Fingerprinting

Written on 11 February 2019.

Today USCIS announced that a revised Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status will be published on its website on March 11, 2019. Starting on that date, USCIS will only accept the revised Form I-539. Form I-539 is commonly used...

Is Your Child Aging Out?

Written on 30 January 2019.

The term “aging out” occurs when a “child” applies for an adjustment of status and/or an extension of nonimmigrant status, but during the adjudication of the application the “child” turns 21 years old and is no longer eligible to receive the requested...