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A green card holder 18 years of age and above need to have stayed minimum 5 years physical continuous residence in US before applying for US citizenship.

In addition to residing in the U.S., applicants must remain in their state or USCIS district for at least three months prior to submitting their application in order to meet physical presence requirements.

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Q: Can an H4 visa holder apply for citizenship?
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How can you get work on an H4 visa?

H4 visa holders are not allowed to legally work. H4 is a derivative of an H1 visa. H4 visa holders are allowed entry to US because they are dependents of H1 visa holder. H4 visa holders are not eligible for Social Security Number. H4 visa holder may apply EAD only if filed concurrently with the principal's (H1 Visa holder) I-140 petition OR if principal's I-140 petition is pending or approved. H4 visa holders are not allowed to work legally. H4 is a derivative of an H1 visa. H4 visa holders are allowed entry to US because they are dependents of H1 visa holder. H4 visa holders are not eligible for Social Security Number. H4 visa holder may apply EAD only if filed concurrently with the principal's (H1 Visa holder) I-140 petition OR if principal's I-140 petition is pending or approved.


Can a H4 visa holder get a H1B sponsorship from a school as a teacher having previous experience in India?

Yes, an H4 visa holder can get an H1B through teaching job. The H4 visa holder simply needs to get a job with a school that is willing to file the sponsorship.


H4 visa to H1 visa?

Difficult - the H4 holder would have to be needed and benefit the US economy in his/her own right.


How do you an alien registration number if you have an H4 Visa?

As a H4 visa holder, you do not have an alien registration number, if you have not aplied Green Card (USCIS form I-485) before. To get an alien registration number, the H1 visa holder must apply for USCIS form I-140 first. If an immigration visa is vailable for the H1 visa holder, he/she and the H4 depentent can apply for USCIS form I-485, and then get an alien registration number from SUCIS Servicd center. H-4 visas are issued to the H-1 holder's spouse and children under twenty-one years of age. Holders of H-4 visas are considered to be dependents of H-1B visa holders. As H-4 status holders, spouses and children under twenty-one years of age may be entitled to enter and remain in the United States for the duration of the H-1 holder's authorized stay.


What is r h4 visa type?

It is a Regular H4 Visa.. no need to worry


Can a H4 visa holder work or what can she doing?

Fat NO,Check this out:www.bbcamerica.com/mind-the-gap/2012/10/09/so-youre-on-a-spouse-visa-things-to-know/


Can two foreigners one holding H1B visa and another holding a tourist visa get married in US?

marrying on tourist visa is a bad idea. that is exactly what consulate officers look for. when you are on tourist visa, be a tourist. dont look for marriage or jobs. better tourist visa holder goes back, you go to that country, marry there and come back after applying for h4.


You are on a H4 visa your husband has changed the company but your visa is applicable to 2008 can you visit your country or do you need visa stamping again?

As long as primary h1 B Holder has valid I-797 should not be an issue


What is u.s.a. student visa fee?

The person who doesnt attend school needs to marry the F1 holder before school term begins. Marrying an H1 work visa holder is fine as long as you are able to obtain a h4 dependent visa from which you cant work.


What is the limitation of H1b visa holder?

H1B visas last 3 years. You can only have two and then you have to apply for a Green Card or return to your home country. Your wife and child can get H4 visas if you have a H1. Your wife would not be able to work legally on an H4 but your child can attend school. You can get a driver's license with an HI. You can only legally work for the company named on the H1B visa and no other company.


Will h4 visa holder considered as international students?

Yes, H4 visa holders would typically be considered international students if they are attending a school or university in a different country than the one they hold their H4 visa for. The H4 visa is a dependent visa granted to the spouse and children of H1B visa holders, who are temporary foreign workers in the United States.


What jobs are available for H4 dependents?

Unfortunately, H4 visa holders are not allowed to work here in the United States. It is the regulation when you applied for this type of visa. If you are already on H4, you can join to our group at facebook "H4 WORLD - ONLINE COMMUNITY", and share your thoughts. Thanks.