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H-4 Dependents

Dependents of H-1B employees (spouses or children) can be in the U.S. in H-4 visa status. If dependents are in the U.S. at the time the H-1B is applied for the OIE will also assist in changing their status to H-4. If dependents are outside of the U.S. at the time the H-1B is filed for then nothing is done. Then, later, when the H-1B returns to their home country they would use their H-1B paperwork in concert with what is required by the U.S. Embassy or Consulate to obtain H-4 visas for all dependents.

People in H-4 status are allowed to attend school either on a part time or full time basis.

People in H-4 status are NOT allowed to work while in the U.S.

Office for International Student, Scholar & Immigration Services
110 E. Clayton Street, 4th Floor, Bank of America Building, Athens, GA 30602
visahelp@uga.edu | Phone: 706-425-3154 | Fax: 706-425-3273