You may enter on the H4 visa, and yes you are allowed to have two valid visas at one time, you may not have two status' as one time, when you enter on H4, your status will be H4, you may not also hold B1 status while in USA, however if you complete your H4 status and depart, if your B1 visa is still valid, you may use that to re-enter on the B1 visa and hold B1 status at a later time.
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Can I have two H-1B visa stamps on my passport?
You would not be permitted to have two valid H-1B visa stamps in your passport at the same time. While you will only have one visa stamp in your passport, you may be permitted to work at other employers in the same visa category provided USCIS approval was obtained.
Can a H-1B visa holder work for multiple employers?
For example, a person can be approved for one H-1B visa (eg. a part-time position) and obtain a visa stamp at the Consulate. They can then obtain USCIS approval for a second H-1B employer in the U.S. and can also work for that employer.
Can I have two visas at the same time?
However, you are not permitted to possess two valid visas of the same type in your passport at the same time.
Can I work in the US with multiple visas?
When you have multiple visas you should enter on the visa that is most appropriate for the activities you plan to undertake in the U.S. to ensure you do not violate your status. Going back to the example above, if you have a B1/B2 tourist visa and an E-2 visa and you plan to work in the U.S. during your trip, you must enter on your E-2 work visa.
Can I have both H4 and B2 visa?
Yes, this is possible.
Can I travel on B1 if I have H4 also?
Yes, you can travel out of US with your H4 EAD in pending status, provided you meet all the H4 visa requirements to re-enter US.
Can I have two visas at the same time USA?
You may apply for two different visas at the same time if you can show that you will enter the United States on the first visa, leave and re-enter on the other. You are required to complete one visa application form DS-160 but pay two MRV fees; the second fee is paid to the Embassy cashier on the day of the interview.
Can H4 visa holder apply for B1 visa?
Sure, You can apply for B1/B2 visas still you have valid H4 visa.
Can H-4 stay in US without H1?
4 attorney answers As long as the H-1B principal has valid status and the H-4 beneficiary have valid status it is okay to remain in the US while H-1B travels outside the US.
Is H-4 eligible for Dropbox?
Family Member not Eligible for Dropbox Example: Primary H1B is eligible for dropbox but dependent H4 is not.
Can I have B1 and h1b?
Yes, an employer can file both B1 and H1 at the same time. This would need extensive paperwork explaining the reason for B1. However when we say same time, employer cannot send both applications together, they would still need to send applications in seperate packages for processing.
How long can I stay in U.S. with B1 B2 visa?
B1 and B2 visa holders are allowed to stay in the US for up to 6 months at a time. Each visa application will be assessed on its own merit, and the adjudicating officer may grant a stay of less than 6 months – this is the maximum period for an initial stay under the B classification.
Can B1 B2 visa be converted to green card?
A B-1/B-2 visa does not grant permanent resident status — it is a temporary visa – but the holder can apply for a green card. The maximum amount of time issued for a B1/B2 visa is 180 days. This visa allows for multiple entries into the United States.
Can H-4 dependent work in USA?
The H4 visa is issued as a non immigrant dependent visa. The H4 visa is issued to the spouse and children below 21 years of the H1 visa holders. The H4 visa holders can study, live, and work in the US with this visa status.
Can I go with my wife for H4 visa interview?
Yes your wife can attend the visa interview all by herself, but make sure she carries all the necessary documents previous H1B stamp, marriage certificate, current company's 797.
How can H-4 get green card?
Your H-1B holder spouse must have successfully filed an I-140 petition to establish permanent residence in the U.S. through a green card. The USCIS must have already approved this petition. As long as the I-140 has been approved, you are eligible for an H-4 EAD.
Can I have both F1 and B2 visa?
No. You can only hold one visa status at a time. You can't be both F and B.
Can I have both b1 and j1 visa?
You can hold the visas concurrently but can only enter on one status. Entering on a J-1 will not invalidate your B-1 visa.
Can I have a tourist visa and a student visa?
Yes, a B2 tourist visa can be changed to an F1 visa. The process is fraught with uncertainties but the possibility is still there. To get it done, one must know the terms and conditions that are needed to be furnished.
Can I have both l1 and b1 visa?
You would not be permitted to have two valid H-1B visa stamps in your passport at the same time. While you will only have one visa stamp in your passport, you may be permitted to work at other employers in the same visa category provided USCIS approval was obtained.
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