H4 Estimated Processing Time for H1B Cap-exempt and Premium Processing case

[TA1234 0]

Hello all,

 

My spouse is currently working as F1-OPT but eligible for H1B Cap-exempt and premium processing.

Therefore H1B should be approved pretty quickly for this case. 

I am wondering about H4 estimated processing time.

 

Thank you.

[Boiler 45,525]

Same as a B.

[TA1234 0]

3 hours ago, Boiler said:

Same as a B.

Sorry could you explain a little more? Are you referring B as a tourist visa?

[Boiler 45,525]

Yes

[TA1234 0]

3 minutes ago, Boiler said:

Yes

Thanks for sharing your knowledge. If the process time is similar as B visa, I believe that the H4 process time would not be too long. 

[Boiler 45,525]

Correct

[TA1234 0]

Just now, Boiler said:

Correct

Dear Boiler. Would you take a follow-up question?

 

In case of changing the status in the States, the process would take several months. So sometimes, it is much easier/faster to go back to a home country and get a visa stamp there. Do you know whether there is a difference between changing in States/out of States for H4 case? Thank you so much.

[Boiler 45,525]

I have no idea, lots of variables, you can not get a visa doing a CoS so you are landlocked.

 

Obviously you can not change status if you have none.

Edited August 30, 2017 by Boiler

[TA1234 0]

1 minute ago, Boiler said:

I have b no idea, lots of variables, you can not get a visa doing a CoS so you are landlocked.

Oh? H4 cannot be issued through a Cos? I do need to go back to a home country to get it then?

[Boiler 45,525]

You can get status, not a Visa in the US, Visa is to enter a country.

[TA1234 0]

Just now, Boiler said:

You can get status, not a Visa in the US, Visa is to enter a country.

Ah. I just checked your edits on the previous post. Thanks a lot. You made my day.