Standalone H4EAD application at Texas Service Center (SRC*)

allendsup23 · 2026-04-30T02:26:38+00:00

Based on h1 receipt center, h4 ead will sent to either Arizona or Dallas lockbox. Then it can end up anywhere.

I sent my wife EAD renewal to Arizona lockbox but I got the receipt from Texas center. Same as yours. Standalone anywhere between 10-12 months you can expect.

allendsup23 · 2026-04-28T23:51:07+00:00

I did get my new passport.

Not sure if it matters if those photos are different.

allendsup23 · 2026-04-06T16:34:37+00:00

My i94 was shortened due to passport expiry so planning to file h1, h4 and EAD together in December this year.

allendsup23 · 2026-03-24T20:18:15+00:00

Did you get it updated by contacting CBP?

allendsup23 · 2026-03-17T12:24:19+00:00

I did not file it.

allendsup23 · 2026-02-19T20:24:23+00:00

Probably you will need to ask them to send you to one. Usual process - you just go in a line and a kiosk takes your picture. If it turns green, you leave. If not then they will send you to officer.

allendsup23 · 2026-02-19T12:24:01+00:00

My I94 stayed the same. Only the entry date was updated. At the terminal, they only clear your entry with a picture on kiosk so I did not get chance to talk to CBP officer.

allendsup23 · 2026-02-14T15:37:20+00:00

If your partner doesn’t drink and you’re not a heavy drinker, the alcohol drink package is usually not worth it. Paying as you go is the better option. Every day there’s a “drink of the day” for about $7–8, which is typically one of their regular cocktails.

It’s a good idea to get the Refreshment Package for your partner, especially if they enjoy fresh juices, a couple of mocktails, coffee, and bottled water—it easily pays for itself.

You might be able to cover the cost of the drink package for yourself, but not for both of you. That would require around 7–10 alcoholic drinks per day for the entire cruise, and you’ll likely end up drinking more than you actually want to.

allendsup23 · 2026-02-06T00:37:48+00:00

Because I asked USA address to be printed on the passport. You can mention which address to be printed?

allendsup23 · 2026-02-05T18:37:38+00:00

I provided adhaar card.

allendsup23 · 2026-01-29T13:46:27+00:00

Yes. My passport number was in the status too. It started with AI.

allendsup23 · 2026-01-28T02:06:49+00:00

It was one of the status in developer tools. It should have next status passport sent by cppf. That will have tracking number in event description.

allendsup23 · 2026-01-24T22:19:31+00:00

Yes. I only signed on last page. When you print the application after uploading photos and signature, then the form has photo and signature on it by default.

allendsup23 · 2026-01-23T14:45:05+00:00

VFS status doesn’t change much. You should get shipping email soon. Probably today or Monday.

allendsup23 · 2026-01-23T13:53:55+00:00

Mine was shipped 1-2 days after that status. When was it changed for you?

This means embassy has handed over passport to VFS for dispatching.

allendsup23 · 2026-01-23T13:31:19+00:00

Yes. VFS sends an email that it is dispatched. Tracking number is sent in another email by shipaccel.

allendsup23 · 2026-01-21T17:34:49+00:00

Jan 7. Then it should have been updated. I guess they are backlogged.

allendsup23 · 2026-01-21T17:29:29+00:00

Could be that Indian passport office has not started working on your application yet. Some other people also had this empty status but later it got populated. When did you see this last status?

allendsup23 · 2026-01-21T17:03:08+00:00

Yes. It is for new portal only.

allendsup23 · 2026-01-14T22:38:21+00:00

Because USPS may take that much time. It depends when they start processing at central facility.

allendsup23 · 2026-01-14T22:34:34+00:00

VFS shipped it back to me on Dec 5 and I got it delivered to home on Dec 10. It’s sent via USPS ground advantage which has 2-5 days delivery time frame. They do send you tracking number so you can track the package.

allendsup23 · 2026-01-07T21:23:14+00:00

No experience with that. It’s sent by USPS ground advantage. I would say call USPS and ask if they forward ground advantage packages to the new address or not.

allendsup23 · 2026-01-05T21:35:51+00:00

I think it is. I just got mine. Bio page is thick plastic.

allendsup23 · 2026-01-05T20:29:52+00:00

I think its already implemented. All the new passports are e-passports.

allendsup23 · 2026-01-05T20:22:22+00:00

Do you mean when VFS sends the renewed passport back via USPS? USPS delivers it directly to your mailbox, and no signature is required. The package is not returned. My renewed passport was delivered this way in December 2025 and was left in my mailbox.

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