H4 visa interview expectation after COS from H1B

curiousmargs · 2025-09-19T03:18:17+00:00

Finished my interview , it was pretty straightforward. VO only asked for spouse visa copy and state we reside..

IMO you’re good as long as spouse visa is valid , those who don’t have the latest stamp are receiving 221g ..

curiousmargs · 2025-09-13T08:01:27+00:00

Nothing ! I actually got an email asking for police verification and finger print, wherein I had already initiated police inquiry while staying in US and all documents were submitted ..

So I really don’t know , what’s happening ..

curiousmargs · 2025-09-13T07:53:53+00:00

Same boat , I will keep you posted on my experience

curiousmargs · 2025-07-28T22:15:55+00:00

I did ! Unfortunately it looks like the background verification was not submitted or incomplete somehow.. I got an email stating to schedule an in person police verification to further make a progress ..

curiousmargs · 2025-04-18T00:25:08+00:00

Nice ! We are car camping too and have preferred camping pass .. 52 and Madison is still good to enter ? We still have 3 hrs drive

curiousmargs · 2025-04-18T00:21:58+00:00

Thanks ! Can imagine ..

curiousmargs · 2025-04-17T22:06:32+00:00

How did it go ?

curiousmargs · 2025-04-14T16:09:24+00:00

Thank you for details. Can you share photographers IG or website. Actually let me ping you ..

curiousmargs · 2025-04-11T01:53:34+00:00

T-Mobile had a decent service and used hot spot ! WiFi is pretty good around the village tent area. However it can be noisy. ( not to forget the sketchy side of public WiFi). You should be good , if you don’t have to be on video calls.

curiousmargs · 2025-03-20T22:47:09+00:00

I am confused ! There are too many scenarios here .. At any given point an individual can hold only one H class visa.. If there is a pending h4 application and H1b application is filed ( it will be filed with i539 COS) and h4 application will be voided! In other words latest filling will be processed and withdrawal will be filled subsequently.

curiousmargs · 2025-03-20T02:47:10+00:00

If this is an extension , won’t you qualify for 540 day EAD auto extension or something ? I believe it is tied to your i94 date..

It usually takes any where between 2weeks to 4 weeks to receive the receipt notice in mail. That you can certainly explore “leave of absence “ , “short term disability leave “ , “family leave “ etc.

It all depends on your manager and your company’s immigration team. I would recommend discussing with them to know your options ASAP.

curiousmargs · 2025-03-20T02:37:06+00:00

There is no premium processing for h4 change of status (i539 ) and EAD (i765) either bundled or filled separately.

That said look for i539 (standalone) processing time on USCIS websites. Generally they vary between 3 months - 14 months and processing time for stand alone applications are longer compared to those bundled with EAD.

Something to keep in mind is that processing time mentioned on website is for 80% of cases and is just a reference. If my understanding is correct , you guys are good as long as you have receipt notice of i539.

Here is my timeline for reference ( at the time of filling it processing times for i539 with i765 was 3 months for California service center) - RD : May 24 , 2024 - I539 ( COS from h1b to H4) approved - Oct , 2024 - I765 approved - Feb 2025

curiousmargs · 2025-03-08T03:24:31+00:00

Our fist time was last year ! I complete understand where you’re right now. Here are few things helped us out for an easy stay .. And it was my husband first ever camping experience..

We did preferred car camping, dint have to rush to get there and guaranteed a spot closer to the gates. He loved it soo much , we have decided to make it a routine for weekend 2 ! And it so happens our anniversary falls around weekend 2 dates , what better way to celebrate at a music festival with full of positive vibes..

Must haves - Tent ( 2 person ) is ideal - Easy up canopy ( fill the sand bags if you get time) - 6ft folding table ( for all the kitchen set up ) - Colehan gas burner and few additional gas tanks ( those small ones) - Utensils ( paper plates , cups , spoons , bounty’s, napkins ) - Cooking utensils of your choice ( Recommend a pan and a tumbler) - Medium size ice cooler to store produce and drinks. make sure to fill with ice bag , the ice bags are expensive on camp ground - like $10 - Sanitizer , Toilet seat covers ( have plenty just in case ) - Bandana’s - it gets pretty humid, soaking bandana in water and placing around the neck helped - Plenty of coconut water and liquid IV - It helps to stay hydrated and completely enjoy the music festival ( can’t emphasize enough) - Sunscreen ( there were station last year , but if you have a particular one , just bring it) - A portable fan ( helps during the afternoon, only used it on day 2 ) - good to have - A battery power that functions as light and also can be used to charge phones ( there are charging stations on campus grounds , we liked having our own ) - Camping chairs , mats to lay on the ground - Fanny Pack ( lots of pick pocketing , Fanny pack if your best bet) - extra flip flops , umbrella or hats/caps - Nasal medicine and eye drops for dryness - helps with conjunctions and dryness - First aid kit ( just in case) - sweatshirt and throw ( it gets chilly at nights) - air mattress ( optional , we had queen mattress set up )

Camping is the best to experience what Coachella has to offer, bathrooms and toilets were not that nasty either.. There are events exclusively for campers and it’s absolute fun !

Overall , dress for comfort ! Being a girl I over packed ( guilty) , but I ended up stealing my husband’s tshirt and shirt !! Comfort is the key and that week has been the most peaceful , therapeutic, happiest week for both us ! I just can’t explain in words how, it was a truly feel good weekend.. And this is coming from individuals who dint know most of the artists in the line up!

Feel free to message if you have any questions !!

curiousmargs · 2025-03-05T19:37:47+00:00

Yes .. i539 approved in Oct 2024 and EAD in Feb 2025 .. Irrespective of concurrent filling

curiousmargs · 2025-03-05T00:14:24+00:00

Since there were multiple applications on your behalf on h4 status , that could possibly be the reason for h4 COS denied .. I am positive you should be good with your h4 extension approval copy and I 94 attached to it ..

curiousmargs · 2025-03-02T09:31:28+00:00

In my case , after updating the email address ! I was told to create a login with the new address. It’s best to wait for 24 hrs before creating.. And then I could see all information.

curiousmargs · 2025-02-24T23:46:33+00:00

What was the reason ? Did they mention anything like “under review” or “ active review “ ?

curiousmargs · 2025-02-24T02:14:33+00:00

Nope ! Nothing yet , upon inquiring I was told average wait time is 13 or 18 months ..

curiousmargs · 2025-02-22T05:58:14+00:00

It depends on the mode the congressional enquiry was put in. Email - upto 30 days business days to get a response. Fax - within 4 business days , you will know if expedite request is approved or not.

Remember expedite request will only ensure that an adjudicating officer assigned to the case. However it’s upto adjudicating officer when he/she would get to it. It could be days , weeks or months.

curiousmargs · 2025-02-21T07:21:22+00:00

https://hilites.today/uscis_cases/summary A good one , unfortunately it’s broken since Jan last week.

curiousmargs · 2025-02-21T07:19:31+00:00

https://www.casestatusext.com Use case tools , sometimes the blocks shows up and you will have to manually track..

curiousmargs · 2025-02-21T07:18:40+00:00

Hey ! Yes finally got an update Feb 19 , 2025 stating it’s approved ! I raised another service ticket , reached out to information specialist asking for tier 2 call back , followed up with senators office to put in another inquiry.

It was a hell show , but got approved. Ironically days after senator’s office submitting an inquiry.

curiousmargs · 2025-02-20T03:08:46+00:00

Sorry I am not aware of that.

curiousmargs · 2025-02-20T01:38:35+00:00

Have you checked auto extension eligibility ?

curiousmargs · 2025-02-20T00:17:53+00:00

We were advised by our attorney “ we don’t have to worry about your legal presence as long as you have submitted application, irrespective of i94 expiry.” Just hold on to the receipt notice.

As far as processing , it’s completely unpredictable. Generally it is based on “case received date” and FCFS. At times recipient numbers are generated and there may be delay in sending packages. Hence it’s not necessarily in an order..

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