When you apply to work in the United States, you may need to consider your dependent’s work visa requirements in addition to yours. The Law Office of Frederic E. Waczewski, P.A. is an immigration lawyer Orlando FL residents trust, and we recommend that those who are applying for a work visa with a dependent seek out legal assistance to ensure that all of their documents are processed properly and that they gather all of the additional supporting documents they need to make certain that their application is accepted. Contact us at the Law Office of Frederic E. Waczewski, P.A. to learn more about our services and see how we can help you.
What is a Dependent Visa?
The dependent visa or the H4 visa is available for those family members of H1 visa holders. That is, those who come to the US with a work visa can apply for certain members of their immediate family to also hold their visa as a dependent. This only extends to unmarried children of the H1 applicant and the spouse of the H1 applicant. The H4 visa is meant to only grant the ability for the dependent to be in the US with the H1 holder. Therefore, H4 visa holders can only study in the United States but they cannot work legally in the US without a separate work visa, or EAD.
Only in certain legal cases can the H4 holder apply for a work visa. Otherwise, they will either have to apply for residency in the United States or they will have to apply for their own work visa not as a dependent. The H4 visa holder does not, however, need any kind of additional documentation to go to school or college. The H4 visa holder also cannot apply for a social security number.
Dependent Work Visa Requirements
The dependent work visa requirements are fairly straightforward but they can be rather particular if you are not experienced in dealing with USCIS. For instance, for spouses of the H1 holder, there must be proof of the marriage. For many this would mean a marriage certificate, however, it may also include additional supporting documents such as a wedding album or a wedding invitation. For children, you will absolutely need to provide birth certificates. Applicants must also have basics such as a passport and a photograph for their visa.
Applicants can also expect to fill out an array of legal documents that will go in support of the primary H1 applicant’s application forms. It is important for these forms to be submitted properly to avoid delay in processing and rejection of the application. That is why it is so important to have legal assistance to guide you through the process. If you are in Orlando, contact the immigration lawyer Orlando FL residents trust, the Law Office of Frederic E. Waczewski, P.A.
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As the immigration lawyer Orlando FL residents recommend, the Law Office of Frederic E. Waczewski, P.A. always wishes to see its clients succeed in their immigration proceedings, which is why we offer expert services to help those who are applying for work visas with dependents to ensure a smooth process. Contact us to learn more.
