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Why H-4 EAD Processing Times Have Increased Drastically in 2025

H-4 EAD processing delays of 4–12 months in 2025 follow the DHS agreement’s end. USCIS processes EADs separately, lacking premium…

How H-4 EAD Works When H-1B Spouse Changes Employers in 2025

Starting 2025, H-4 EAD applications face longer USCIS processing times due to separation from H-1B petitions. DHS increased automatic renewal…

Can My Spouse Keep Working on H-4 EAD After I Change Jobs?

New rules effective July 22, 2025, allow H-4 EAD holders job mobility and impose longer USCIS processing over six months.…

H-4 EAD Complete Guide: Working with Your Approved I-140 Status

The H-4 EAD program enables spouses of H-1B visa holders with approved I-140 petitions to gain work authorization. Recent changes…

6 Essential Steps to File Your H-4 EAD Application in 2025

H-4 EAD applicants in 2025 experience significant delays with no premium processing. Eligibility requires valid H-4 visa and spouse’s approved…

8 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for an H-4 Visa

H-4 visas enable H-1B dependents to live in the US but require DS-160 submission, fees, interviews, and strong proof of…

H-4 and H4 EAD Filing Strategies and 2025 Policy Updates

H-4 EAD applications now process independently, resulting in longer delays averaging four to six months without premium options. Extensions only…

Laid-Off Indian Workers on OPT Weigh H-4 Visa Switch or Return Home

Laid-off Indian OPT workers must act within 60 days to find a job, change visa, or return home. H-4 visa…