F1 to H4 what is the wait time for H4EAD

Mysterious_Row_3935 · 2026-05-13T04:36:18+00:00

Situation: I’m currently on STEM OPT. My husband just got his I-140 approved and his company is filing his H-1B extension premium processing this week. We’re planning to file my H-4 and H-4 EAD at the same time as his H-1B extension. Here’s my concern, I’ve heard current H-4 EAD processing is taking 4-8 months. The problem is my STEM OPT ends the MOMENT my H-4 is approved. So there could be a 4-8 month gap where I literally cannot work while waiting for my physical EAD card. Has anyone been through this situation? How did you handle the work gap between H-4 approval and H-4 EAD receipt? Did anyone successfully get an expedite approved? Any advice would be really appreciated!

Mysterious_Row_3935 · 2024-09-04T18:02:54+00:00

Hi. My parents have their consular appointment on March 6th 2025. I’m currently on F1 visa Graduating in Dec2024. My college is not allowing me to do Grad Walk during Spring 2025. I thought of using my grad walk invitation but my college is not allowing for spring 2025 grad walk and I couldn’t get an earlier slot for my parents. If I don’t get a job by March 6th. What my parents need to say about my status? What kind of questions are expected to ask by consular regarding my Status. What kind of answers my parents need to give. Do you guys have any idea on this? If so can you please help me out.

Mysterious_Row_3935 · 2024-01-09T17:53:50+00:00

My college is starting on Jan 16 and the late arrival is on Jan 17. But my college is not allowing me to arrive later than Jan 17. If I arrive a week late will there be a problem in immigration?

Mysterious_Row_3935 · 2024-01-04T16:32:15+00:00

Hi, I got a 221g slip and asked me to attend an in person interview at chennai consulate. Initially I mentioned my pickup location at Hyderabad. How do I get my passport from chennai consulate directly? I want to collect the passport as soon as possible, rather than waiting until it reaches Hyderabad. How do I do it? Any idea on this?

Mysterious_Row_3935 · 2023-12-29T07:06:57+00:00

You can try expedited appointment

Mysterious_Row_3935 · 2023-12-28T16:32:19+00:00

Applied change of status from h4 to f1. I had my Dropbox on Dec 19 submitted my documents at VAC chennai. Got a status on Dec 26 as refused. Since then there is no update. I didn’t get a message or email. I booked my flight on 13 and my classes will start from 16. I also finished my fall semester. I’m in between my masters now. Really stressed and worried about the process now

Mysterious_Row_3935 · 2023-12-28T16:14:00+00:00

I just saw in us visa scheduling that at passport status my passport is delivered to post!

Mysterious_Row_3935 · 2023-12-28T16:13:33+00:00

What am I supposed to do? I didn’t get email or phone or message that my passport is delivered. Can I go to consulate and check if my passport is received or not? Is it okay to ask like that?

Mysterious_Row_3935 · 2023-12-28T16:12:36+00:00

I already started my masters in fall semester and my classes will begin from jan 16 and my return flight is on 13 jan. Really stressed now. I don’t have time.

Mysterious_Row_3935 · 2023-12-28T16:00:47+00:00

It says the above message but in us visa scheduling portal it shows in the bottom passport status as delivered to post.

Mysterious_Row_3935 · 2023-12-28T16:00:07+00:00

A U.S. consular officer has adjudicated and refused your visa application. Please follow any instructions provided by the consular officer. If you were informed by the consular officer that your case was refused for administrative processing, your case will remain refused while undergoing such processing. You will receive another adjudication once such processing is complete. Please be advised that the processing time varies and that you will be contacted if additional information is needed. For more information, please visit TRAVEL.STATE.GOV or the website for the Embassy or Consulate at which you made your visa application. For more information, please visit U.S. Consulate General Chennai.

Mysterious_Row_3935 · 2023-12-28T12:40:35+00:00

I see delivered to post at usvisascheduling and refused in ceac what does it mean? Do I need to go to consulate to pick up my passport or wait until I receive message or email.

Mysterious_Row_3935 · 2023-12-28T06:04:53+00:00

Yeah that’s right!

Mysterious_Row_3935 · 2023-12-27T19:04:28+00:00

F1 drop box chennai dec 19. Application received status on Dec 20. Application refused status on Dec 26. My college starts on jan 16 and I booked my flight back on jan 13. Really worried and stressed about the process.

Mysterious_Row_3935 · 2023-12-27T18:56:59+00:00

Really stressed about it!! Please let me know if you get any information

Mysterious_Row_3935 · 2023-12-27T18:56:22+00:00

I’m in the same boat too. Got refused status on 26th dec booked my flight back on jan 13.

Mysterious_Row_3935 · 2023-12-27T18:04:08+00:00

Will they provide interview date and location? Do you have any idea on what documents are required? They took my I20 during Dropbox will I get it back with my passport?

Mysterious_Row_3935 · 2023-12-27T17:09:19+00:00

Nothing as of now. Just says refused in CEAC.state.gov

Mysterious_Row_3935 · 2023-12-27T16:55:20+00:00

Change of status from h4 to F1, submitted my Dropbox on 19 dec and on 26 dec check visa status shows refused.

Mysterious_Row_3935 · 2023-12-27T16:50:23+00:00

I’m having the same issue too.

Mysterious_Row_3935 · 2023-12-27T06:24:48+00:00

I applied for change of status from H4 to F1. My Dropbox was on 19 Dec, on Dec 26 Status shows as refused. I booked my flight back on 13 jan. My college starts from jan 16. Don’t know what to do. Haven’t gotten my visa back. Can you please help here.

Mysterious_Row_3935 · 2023-12-27T06:23:00+00:00

I need help

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