A person with an H4 may seek a post secondary education by converting their status to an “F1” (full-time student) visa. Full-time means a minimum of twelve credits per semester in an institution recognized by the INS. Conversion to a different visa is not necessary is to attend a community colleges. These colleges only give you what is the equivalent of a Diploma, instead of a Degree, but they often the serve the purpose of giving you career oriented education.Since H4 visa holders are not allowed to earn money even on campus by taking up a job. If you want to be on scholarship, your status will change and you will be on F-1 visa as mentioned above. Children on H4 visas do not need a separate visa to attend school.
You should know that studying in USA is a costly affair, so plan accordingly community colleges are economical when compared to the rest. If you are pursing online or distant education, look out for in-state universities as fee for residents is much less than people residing outside the state. At times, staying on h4 helps as, you can pay the instate fee ( not in Michigan, but some states like Texas categorise H4 visa holders as state residents), if you convert to F1 then you will have to pay more.
To get assistantship or to take advantage of optional practical training, you have to change your status from H4 to F1 by filing change of status application with INS. It may take 6-9 months for approval. You can start attending school while your application is pending. But you can get assistantship only after F1 approval. When you travel abroad next time, you have to get the F1 VISA stamping. The time you spent on your F1 will NOT be counted against your 6 year clock (Eg: you can be in US for 8 years (3 years H4 + 2 years F1 + 3 years H1B)
Scholarships: there is some confusion if scholarships based on merit / grades are considered income for IT purposes, Talk to your spouse’s employer’s immigration attorney.
sands said:
Great write up!
Additionaly, if the degree you are going to be enrolled in does not involve any assistantship or OPT, you need not change your visa status and study on H-4. Also, you can get scholarship on H-4. I am speaking from personal experience.
krishnaveni said:
Hi,
I am INDIAN, i came on H4 visa and i want to study further for (MS Engineering) so is it necessary for me to write GRE and TOEFL exam or we can have only TOEFL…plz reply me i m bit confused
Hazel said:
How can you get scholarship?
Devd said:
Hi! Can you please tell me more about the scholarships you applied for? I am applying for Master’s at a university in Texas. Any info is appreciated!!
Shubha said:
Hi,
Could you please elaborate? I have a son in 11th grade. He is an excellent student but since he is on H4, I want to find out all options, what would be best. My main worry was getting scholarships. Do you mean to say that we can get scholarships even on H4 visa and that then we do not need to change to F1 visa since he may not need the assistantship?
Thanks,
Shubha
Manish said:
Hi,
It is since 2007, you posted this here…Can you share what route you took for your son? Because I also have a kid in 11th Grade now…
Thanks,
Manish
shy said:
I have same situation with my daughter. Can you let us know what you guys did? or what is the best option we have in this situation.
trappedh4 said:
Hi Shubha,
I dont know whether H4 can get scholarships. This is serious matter esp. in regards to your son and his academics. I would suggest you talk to the school authorities and also, a lawyer ! ASAP…as change in visa status can take considerable amount of time.
I wish , I could be of more help but I will definately suggest you not to rely on blogs like this one. I am not a lawyer, I am just posting stuff I know…which isn’t a lot ! 🙂
At the same time, I would request you to post on this blog, whatever you find about this matter. It will be of big help to others in your situation.
Regards !
Beena said:
Hi, my daughter is studying in the 12th grade right now and she is on an H4 visa..and she is planning on going to a community college. We are in New Jersey. Do you know if she will be accepted into the community college or any other college on an H4 visa? Are we within the law in applying for college admissions without a regular student visa?
trappedh4 said:
Hi Beena,
Yes, she can seek admission in any college on H4 visa but She will not be able to work/seek assistantship while studying. This rule applies to all states.
Regards.
sands said:
I myself studies in college and was granted scholarship. But yes, rules may vary by state.
AMC said:
My husband is a physician here on H-1B. I am here on H-4. I would like to attend graduate school. Should I change status to F-1 or can I remain on H-4 and attend university for graduate studies? Thanks.
trappedh4 said:
You could chose to remain on H4 & study or you can change to F1 and study..
In some states, you will not be able to seek assistantship on H4. F1 student might have to pay more fee than the regular instate fee for permanent residents on h4 visa.
After you complete your studies, you will be reverted to your h4 visa status unless you decide to seek an h1 sponsership.
KV said:
Hi
We’re looking at some study options for my spouse in an H-4 visa. Are we eligible to use the Lifetime Learning tax credit if we file jointly? Do you know of options related to the tax credit?
Thanks in advance!
trappedh4 said:
Sorry for the delay in reply ! You should file your return jointly, but I dont know much about Lifetime Learning tax credit. It would be proper to consult a lawyer.
Regards.
H4-EAD Holder said:
Hi,
I have some questions/confusion.
What if a H4-EAD holder uses EAD for employment and jeopardize his/her H4 status ? Can he/she be considered as resident of the state and eligible to get scholership / other fees benefits which are offered to GC/Citizens staying and paying whithin the state for college addmission?
Amer said:
My wife is on H-4 status. She likes to study masters. At the same time be in H-4 status for green card processing. Is it possible to do masters and be in H-4 ?
trappedh4 said:
Luckily, studying is one of the very few things that are permitted on h4. It wont interfere with your green card processing.
Good Luck !
trappedh4 said:
Hi,
Regarding EAD, you should be cautious and consult your lawyer. As far as , i know – you can start working on EAD but cannot avail scholarships. You can pay instate fee , if you can produce year old utility bills , bank statement or H1 visa holders contract, etc.
I would advise to consult your lawyer for details on EAD
Regards.
VIbha said:
Am on H4. I want to go for a Short term Course in Human Resources Management. I have 15 years of Regular Education followed by correspondence [PGDBM]. Am I eligible and Could you enlist the Community Colleges that offer short term courses in HR in Maryland and of course, their fee? An early reply would be highly appreciated.
VIbha said:
reply awaited
trappedh4 said:
Hi Vibha,
Let me first apologise for the delay in posting my reply. I was off on a vacation 🙂 !
Ofcourse, you are eligible to study in colleges – community, public or private, all across USA. I am not a Maryland resident but the local public library and YMCA can help you locate community colleges in your area. Try a google search and if any of your neighbours is a student or an academic professional, dont hesitate to ask for help.
Also, check out – http://www.mdacc.org/
Regards,
bashama said:
Iam an M.B.Aand iam on h4 viza,i cannot work but at the same time i dont want to waste my time.Can i study or do i have to chane my status to student viza.
trappedh4 said:
Dear Bashama,
kindly read this post – it should answer most of your questions.
https://trappedinh4mess.wordpress.com/2007/09/22/h4-or-f1-convert-or-not-to-convert/
regards.
supuni said:
Hi,
I’m on H4 visa in Texas. And I’m graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology which was a three years degree program in English medium, with 2.7 GPA, I also have one years of working experience as a Software Engineer.
I’m really interesting to follow Master of Science in computer science (M.S.C.S.)
1 .Do i have to follow GRE, GMAT or TOFEL?
2. If so can I get stipend or Assistance ship?
trappedh4 said:
Hi,
Welcome to the blog ! Every college has a different set of rules …so the first step should be to look for a course you are interested in, then list colleges that offer it. You could visit the websites of these colleges to find out the details. calling the registrar’s office also helps. If you can prove that your education has been in English medium , you might be exempted from taking the Toefl.
As far as stipend or assistanceship is concerned, H4 visa holders usually dont get one! It is mostly for F1 visa holders…but it is still worth trying. Universities and colleges are a bit hazy about h4 visa category…so every college, course, student is treated on a case-by-case basis.
Good Luck !
sanju said:
Hi,
I am on H4 visa which expires in two months. I have I-20 from a school,and the course work starts from july.I was reading some sites and it says it takes 6- months to convert from h4 to f1. How do I now convert from h4 to f1 .Am i legally allowed to stay in US after notifying INS after my h4 expires.
trappedh4 said:
Hi Sanju,
I dont think you will be allowed to stay in USA after your H4 expires.
I would reccomend that you get your H4 visa renewed and then, apply for f1 visa. So, that if getting your F1 visa takes more time than usual or if it is rejected for some reason, you will have something to fall back on.
Call up a lawyer before you decide ( I am not a lawyer and have no experience in immigration issues)…but had I been in your place this is the course I would have taken.
Good Luck !
chennaistudent said:
My wife is goin on H1b, and I wish to do my masters, Which visa i need to prefer, either F1 or H4, which will be more benificial for me, in terms of scholarship, ..
trappedh4 said:
Hello,
1. refer to the link below –
2. Check with the university you are interested in. H4 visa is treated differently in every state and every university. send them a couple of emails or call them, usually the reply is prompt.
good luck.
radha said:
I found very usefull for H4 visa holders. Please help to now the processing of State Licensure such as Illinois Licensure requirement and eligibility for H4 visa holder.
this license requirement is asked in all level laboratory workers.
Waiting for ur reply
trappedh4 said:
Hi Radha and Welcome to the blog !
I have not understood your question, and it is because I dont know anything about lab work or the Licensure requirements…
I wish I could be of more help but I am just dont know anything about it.
Ravi said:
This is Ravi from Texas. I am working full time in Texas for the past 1.5 years on a H1B visa.
So I guess I qualify for a Texas resident.
I am geting married this september 2008 and my wife will be comming to USA this october 2008 on a H4 dependant visa.
She has plans to do her masters from coming Spring semester (Jan 2009) in engineering school, University of Houston.
Is she eligible for instate tuition fees right away or does she also need to complete 1 yr of residence in Texas?
Please advise..
trappedh4 said:
Hello Ravi,
You need to get in touch with the Office of Graduate admissions at the University. Also, check with the program director.
It is likely that your wife will have to wait for a year to avail the in-state tuition fee. She can change to in-state in the second year of her program (unless she chooses to wait for year, establish her residency and then, start with her studies)
{I waited for a year to get into a master’s program…so that I could avail the in-state fee benefits.}
I looked up the University of Houston website and it says –
Independent students who have resided and established domicile in the state of Texas for 12 consecutive months may be eligible to be considered residents of Texas for tuition purposes. Dependent students may base residency on a parent or court-appointed legal guardian. The parent or court-appointed legal guardian, however, must have resided and established domicile in Texas for 12 consecutive months. In the state of Texas, Residency for tuition purposes may not be based on a spouse. When applying for a Residency Reclassification, please submit a completed and signed questionnaire, and required supporting documents as listed on the questionnaire. If you are basing residency on a parent or court-appointed legal guardian, your must submit documents pertaining to the person for which residency is based on. Failure to submit supporting documents will result in a delayed decision.
for more , check this link – http://www.uh.edu/admissions/undergraduate/apply-freshman/residency-faqs
Hope this helped.
Keep us updated.
sridevi said:
sridevi
i have some confusion that i am h4 status and EAD
green card processing. i did bach of home science
now i am intersted doing masters in nutrition . so
i have to attend GRE ,TOFEL exams?
trappedh4 said:
Hello there,
Check the “course requirements” link on the university’s website….
have you made a list of univs that offer this program? visit their website, clickon the progarm you wish to pursue and check “program requirements” – it will list all you need to do to get admission in the program.
If it includes a GRE / Toefl , you might have to take the exam.
The Toefl isn’t very tough so dont worry about it … GRE might need a little brushing up of your basics…
Good Luck !
shweta said:
I am H4 status.
Can I take some software courses in a university?
Do I need to change my visa status for pursuing software courses?
trappedh4 said:
Yes, You can study/take up any course , you wish to pursue. Software courses should be no different from the rest of the programmes offered by the university.
VisaMadness said:
As I read through the questions and comments listed, it seems they all pertain to those wishing to pursue a master’s degree.
i am currently a undergrad student on a H-4 visa, which expires in about 2 years (i’ll be entering my third year in college, so I’ll graduate before it expires) and have a green card in the application process. However, recently I have been told by my lawyer to change my visa status to F-1 asap because if I don’t i will be filed as an illegal resident in the near future. Can you explain that to me?
And also, I have heard from this same lawyer that if one has received a master’s degree in this country, his/her green card request will be taken care of in a matter of months (18 months on average), is this true?
Many thanks in advance.
trappedh4 said:
Hi there…
I have no clue as so why it is so urgent to change your visa status. You must talk to your lawyer in detail.
as for me , I am not a lawyer and my green card hasn’t been processed yet so I wont be able to help you much …
regards.
Sheetal said:
Hi,
I been going thru your blog for sometime now and it has helped a lot. I have one question can a h4 holder apply for student loan?
I have also seen on some sites where h4 holders have complained about their drivers license application being rejected. Do you know if that is the case in California? As per the uscis site it does say that h4 holders can apply for their drivers license. Is there any particular reason for DMV to reject the application?
I will be moving to California in 3 weeks so trying to gather all the information before to leave.
Thank you
trapped said:
Hi sheetal,
I am sorry, I couldn’t be of much help regarding your query about financial aid. Well, Driver’s license , at times, is rejected. h4 visa holders dont have a SSN which is required for getting a driver’s license. You could get a letter from Social security office explaining why u dont have a ssn,…at times, inspite of all these efforts , the dmv rejects h4’s driver’s license application.
If you are in India , you can get an international driver’s license which is valid for a year maybe you can use it to drive around for sometime.
If you in some other US states then, dont wait to get to CA , get your license rightaway! renewing a license is difficult on h4 visa, even if you already have a license getting it renewed is difficult without a ssn.
I dont know about CA… whether or not they allow h4 visa holders to get a driver’s license.
goodluck
PS: i just did a google search looks like georgia, california dont not issue licenses to people without ssn. but get in touch with the authorised people, I wouldn’t rely on blogs like this one :-P…esp. on someone thing as important as getting a driver’s license.
sonalmac said:
Hi Sheetal and trappedH4,
In CA H4 visa holders can get drivers licence. I am on H4 and at present I am taking driving trainning. So that will be no problem.
Good Luck and Welcome to CA.
trapped said:
Hi Sonal,
Thanks for helping out !! And hey sheetal, here is the answer to your query ! Wow, this blog has really grown…It has truly become an h4 community ! 🙂
Thanks again for your input sonal!
Take care.
divya said:
hi iam in h4 visa .i am interested to do my masters . but i have only 15 years of education in India . Am residing in Denver so could u please suggest me what can i do ?
thanks
divya
trapped said:
Hi Divya,
H4 is the perfect time to hone your skills and update ones education.
Most universities need 16 years of education to become eligible for graduate studies. So, anyone with 10+2+ a four year degree or a three year degree + diploma or a post graduation are eligible.
There are certain universities who accept 15 yr education for Masters, but may need you to do a prerequisite at the university.
Basically, While 16 years is straight forward, you need to put in a bit more work to go after 15 years.
You will have to find out about the college rules, talk to the people there, do a little convincing, tell them that you r willing to do a prerequisite…sounds tiresome but it is sure worth a shot !
If it still does not work out, maybe you can do a diploma and then, try to get into a masters program. that way you’ll be able to show that you have 16 years of education.
Good luck.
mini said:
Hi………… i am in h4 visa
Im house wife i want do online job plz tell me which one is better?
i did B.COM.
trapped said:
Hi Mini,
H4 visa holder is not permitted to do any kind of work in return of wages. I would suggest you to refrain from any such activity. You may contribute articles to websites or freelance.
I dont know much about online jobs, maybe you can do a google search.
Good luck.
jo said:
Respected sir,
Presently i am in India and i have H4 status, i am applying for M.S in pharmaceutical chemistry for this spring 2008 and applied to the universities this month and waiting for I-20 approval.
Iwant to convert from H4 to F1 status, please help me regarding this problem.
Is it safe to convert to F1 status here in India or its better to convert to F1 status in U.S.
I am waiting here in India for I-20 and also want to apply for bank loan…Is it possible for a person on H4 to get a loan??
trapped said:
hello there,
well, i dont know much about f1 visa. but i do know that it is easier for f1 visa holder to get study loan / scholarships. your conversion will be quite simple…even while converting back to h4 visa.
last but not the least , i am not a ‘sir’ but a ‘her’ 🙂
good luck
confused said:
Hi, I have an h4 visa which is a dependent of h1 visa (my father). I have a work permit so I can work and I have a social security number so I can work, but its just a work authorization card. I cant leave the states or else I cant come back! So from what I’ve read from the blog comments, I could apply for in-state tuition?
I know I can’t apply for the FAFSA, but do you know any certain scholarships I can apply for? im just really confused because Im not an illegal immigrant, i have documents to be here but I don’t know which scholarships will accept my request… i know that i can search for scholarships that don’t require a social security number but I do and yet Im not a resident or citizen. Im really confused…
thanks !
E.R. said:
hi!!
i am on H4 visa and is currently in 12th grade… i’m hoping to enroll in a community college in Florida… ive been living in florida for about 5 years now and our h4 visa is currently in renewal process.
Am i eligible to get scholarships such as the Bright Futures Scholarship in Florida? I am really worried about my future and I dont know what to do. Also on college application, what should I put for the “resident alien number”? Ive looked into this and ive gotten different answers. Is it my visa number? some say its an “A-number”. I really need help.
Hope said:
since you’re a florida resident then yeah you should be eligible for bright futures (provided you meet the scores, gpa etc). i have an H4 visa and fl bright futures has paid for most of my tuition.
trapped said:
I dont know of any specific scholarships, i am sorry i wont be much of help.
yes, you can apply for in state tuition, if you are a legal resident of the state.
regards.
trapped said:
I would call up the college authorities or send them an email…same with the scholarship.
E.R. said:
thanks lots!! i just sent in my residency affidavit for florida state university and they considered me as a temporary florida resident! 😀
as for the bright futures, i asked my guidance counselor and she said that its up to the institution if they will consider you eligble
trapped said:
Congratulations and good luck !! thankz for getting back to the blog and sharing the good news. 🙂
E.R. said:
quick question…
H4 visa holders can’t have social security numbers can they?
I just need clarification.
E.R. said:
ugh…. this sux… my I-94 is expired and is currently in the process of renewal… we already got the I-797C Notice of Action at the beginning of last month…. still havent gotten the renewed one… does anyone have an idea when can i expect this because i need to send a copy to the financial aid office of the schools im applying to… T____T
i e-mailed Florida State University’s financial aid office and they said that they need it as soon as possible cuz it might take them as long as 6 months to confirm my status to the department of homeland security… GRRRRRrrrr!!!
UGH!!! college stuff is REALLY REALLY stressing me out…
i hate not having a green card yet…. really pissing me off…
SD said:
@E.R
Hey I feel where u are coming from!!!!! I am in the same fix -______-
I am currently in 11th grade and I still have to take my SATs and ACTs…..I have excellent, GPA, extracurricular activities and club positions and what -not to get into good colleges……but I am AFRAID that none of them will matter as I am a H4 DEPENDENT!!!!……I am also from FLORIDA and dont know if I am eligible for BRGHT FUTURES……I aiming for UF and then UCF and USF……will it be possible???? I have a great GPA and hoping to get good SAT scores (fingers crossed!)……….I have heard that FLORIDA COLLEGES will treat me as an INTERNATIONAL STUDENT during the application process BUT financially be charged as an IN-STATE STUDENT ??!?!?
I AM REALLY CONFUSED AND STRESSED OUT ABOUT THIS :((((((((((
trapped said:
NO.
swiper said:
Hi…I want to Do MBA from a university and presently I am on H4 and my husband …who is on H1B Visa here..his green card is getting processed. I am thinking of converting from H4 to F1. My question is ..can this conversion affect the green card processing in some way in later stage coz my husband has got his I-140 approved. and my second question is for how long I can work on F1 after my MBA is finished.
trapped said:
I would suggest that you stick to h4 visa for sometime. you can still do your MBA on h4 ….and also avail in-state classification. changing visa status at this stage might have an adverse affect on your green card processing.
I dont know much about f1 visa but since it is a student visa, i think you might be allowed to work on campus, get traineeships but only while you study, once you graduate and seek full time employment , you will have to change your visa status. Please check with a reliable source.
Regards.
sam said:
hii all
trapped said:
hi sam ! welcome to the blog.
Your query is quite interesting. hmmm, if you change your status to F1 it might be easier to get a H1 sponsership as you will have an american degree and the necessary exposure to the job market. at the same time, you can get a degree here while on h4 visa but there r quite a few restrictions regarding traineeship n’ all. the problem is that H1 visa sponsership isn’t very easy and is meant for specialised/ highly specialised jobs. I really wonder if a short term course will help…
what is your educational background? what kind of job do you like ? you might want to do a google search on short term courses for medical transcriptionists…
do reply.
regards.
sam said:
hii all,
i have a question. I think this question would be helpful to all the people on h4. I have heard that its easy to get h1 from f1 than h1 from h4. Is that true.
If so can we convert to f1 by taking some short term courses. and i would be thankful to u if u advise me some short term courses .
waiting for ur advise . thanking u in advance.
swiper said:
Hi..I just asked the above question. I have few more queries. Do u know how can my conversion from H4 to F1 harm my husband’s green card processing later on??
and second question is that I have heard that u can get F1 and then after completion of the course u can work for 2 more yrs on F1 and then u can get H1B work visa. Is it so???
trapped said:
Hi there,
Your conversion will not affect your husband’s green card. But you will have to reapply as your name will be scrapped from green card processing. as for your second question, I have no clue if and for how long F1 is allowed to work…but yes, F1 does give you an oppurtunity to experience the job market as there are no restrictions on traineeships, etc.
Please us know if you find out about ‘work on/after f1 visa’.
Regards,
sam said:
hi mam,
thanq very much for ur reply. I have a engineering background and i would like to work in software. H1 sponsorship is not a problem as i have a friends company who does that. so all i need now is a f1 visa. I trying to find information regarding short term courses on f1 visa on the net but i am enable to find any. so, can u kindly provide me some links on particular and the minimum period of study to convert f1 to h1.
waiting for ur reply.
trapped said:
hi there,
well, if you already know someone who can help you get a sponsorship then, things are going to be much easier for you. i too wasn’t able to find anything worthwhile. seems like there are no decent short term courses in software…alll I could find was masters programs. I have pasted a few links below, check them…you might find them useful. If i find something , i’ll let you know.
http://www.uniguru.com/studyabroad/postgraduate/us-usa-university-courses/us-usa-Using-Software-courses/r/CC./all211/1/programs.html
http://www.uniguru.com/studyabroad/postgraduate/us-usa-university-courses/us-usa-Software-Engineering-courses/i/MS-fn-CB.66/all211/1/programs.html#
online programs – http://online-education.infozee.com/masters-degree.php
as for your other question regarding ‘minimum period of study on f1’… I have very little knowedge of F1 visa, so I wouldn’t be of much help.
Regards.
Venkat said:
Sam,
I do not know which state you reside in. I know of a Univeristy/College in Illinois. It is called Knowledge Systems Institute(KSI) who offer F1 visa. I am not sure, if this is an accredited university. But the good news is that, it is easy to get admitted to this univ. Once you complete one year or 2 full time semesters in this university, you can do what is called a co-op (CPT-Curriculum Practical Training), your friend who you rely on sponsoring your H1 can employ you during the CPT period of 1 year, you can work in the software industry as you would work in your H1, complete CPT , contiue with your friends company in your OPT period of 1 year and then get into H1 with your friends company.
You can take the remaining courses part time with the university and when you are in your CPT period, you can finish your MS. That way, the minimum time you will study without working will be 1 year and after that you will do studying and working together..
Hope the information helped.
Regards
Sam Patel said:
Hello
My wife is on H4 visa and she is going to community college for her Pharmacy Tech program. Would it be a problem in future if she doesn’t change her status from H4 to F1.
One More question is – We are in Texas now and I paid her fees as a non resident. Could I still claim her fees for my tax benefits?
trapped said:
Hi Sam,
Yes, you can claim her fee as tax benefits ! about the change in visa, she might not be able to do interships while studying on h4.
regards
Kavita said:
Hi,
I came to US on H4, started with my masters, filed for F1 and got my petition approved for F1. Now, I would be graduating in August and I wanted to know if I need to go to India for my F1 visa stamping befor my OPT starts?
Can the visa stamping be done in Canada?
Kavita said:
I came to the US on H4, started with my masters, filed for F1 and got my petition approved for F1. I would be graduating in August and I wanted to know if I need to go to India for my F1 visa stamping befor my OPT starts?
Can the same be done in Canada?
nisha said:
I am on H4 visa here and have a Master’s Degree in Personal Management from Pune & about 3 yrs exp as recruiter.I want to do a short term course over here.I want to change my visa status from H4 to F1 will this help me getting a job here.Please advise on this or what else can I do to get a job here.
Your early reply will really help.
Regard’s
Nisha
nisha said:
I am on H4 visa here and have a Master’s Degree in Personal Management from Pune & about 3 yrs exp as recruiter.I want to do a short term course over here.I want to change my visa status from H4 to F1 will this help me getting a job here.Please advise on this or what else can I do to get a job here.
Your early reply will really help.
Regard’s
Nisha
trapped said:
hi nisha,
well, if you change to F1 visa , you’ll be able to work on campus and do internships. I remember someone on the blog once commented that F1 visa holders can ask for visa extension for a year and work in that period. but you will have to check this one out, i am not sure about this.
moreover, is it easier to switch to H1 from f1 OR from h4 ? you will need to think it over and talk to some people who have been on f1 visa
good luck.
nisha said:
Thank you so much for your advise …I will share my experience later 🙂
Nisha
Ada said:
Hi,
I am on H4 Visa in the US and I got admitted to a Masters program. I have also received TA funding but my paperwork is still in progress in the University office. I wanted to know, can I be receive stipend or just my tuition fees will be waived.
Thanks,
Ada
trapped said:
well, the university officials will be able to elaborate on this.
Mallika said:
Hello Mam,
I want to apply for my F1 visa how do I start ….can you please advise me on this…
trapped said:
hi mallika
sorry to disappoint you but i dont know much about f1 visa.
good luck
samhita said:
Dear Madam,
Kindly clarify the two queries I have.
Q1. I am studying my masters on a H4visa after living in US for 2 years. I have full aid as I have EAD number. If I do not renew my H4 visa, will my green card process be affected?
I heard that at the time of getting green card one should have a valid visa.
Q2. If I change from H4to F1visa, will my EAD be annulled or canceled?
Many thanks in advance
Samhita
trapped said:
Dear Samhita,
do not change your visa at this stage. keep your h4 until you get your green card.
regards.
Kathy said:
Hi,
I’m on H1B and my daughter is on H4. Both of us already submitted I-485 application two years ago. Does anyone know if my daughter is eligible for applying for FAFSA for her college education. She is on 2nd semster of her first year.
Many thanks.
Kathy
trapped said:
no clue, kathy !
E.R. said:
hello again 😀
i have a quick question.
Is there a way for H4’s to apply for FAFSA (free application for federal student aid)?
becuase im looking into student loans and such to help pay for college next fall. Thank you so much 😀
trapped said:
never heard of a h4rien get a student loans., i hope i am wrong. if you find out, do let me know !
Salomi said:
Hi..
this is website is such a blessing for ppl like me on the dreadful H4 visa and those who need help.
My situation is this that i worked as a HR recruiter back home in India and moved right after gettin married . jus celebrated my 1st wedding anniversary and i still dnt kno wat i shud do with my life and what career i shud pursue.. i m very fond of kids and was at one point thinkin of takin up a certified early childhood training course wich wud strt this june. but now i feel maybe i shud do sumthin better in my life.. i dnt hav any idea on wat career options i have.. please please please help me make the correct decision.
trapped said:
hi Salomi,
how are you? well, you could always try to do something which suits you …or even what you were doing before you cames to the states. Yo have an open mind and are willing to switch careers i would reccommend doing a course / degree from a college/ university near you place. things will be easier, you might even be able to apply for instate fee as you have said that its been a year since you came here. It is not about which career is better and which isn;t …more about which is the best for you.
Carol said:
Hi
I completed my HSC (10+2) in India and have a travel work background. Now I’m in the US on an H4 visa and want to apply for a student visa to do an online course. After I complete the course will I be able to apply for a job in the US?
Thanx in advance
trapped said:
Hi carol
It is great that yo are thinking of further studies, however you will be permitted to work only if your visa status changes.
regards.
Nandini said:
Hi,
This blog has been really helpful. I wanted to know, while doing MS on H4 visa, may be after 1 or 2 semesters, can one get it converted to F1??
Regards,
Nandini
trapped said:
Hi nandini,
i guess you could though your fee structure and the number of credits required per semester (in some courses) can get affected. call the registrar’s office , they know all about f1 visa. let us know , what they have to say about this !
regards.
Nandini said:
Hi,
First of all, you have been doing a wonderful thing maintaining this blog and helping dependents fight their woes.
I want to pursue MS from Spring 2010. I am on H4 visa. I wanted to know, as a H-4 applicant, whether or not I need to produce the recommendation letters from my college and previous employer. Kindly help me.
Regards,
Nandini
Venkat said:
Yes. You will have to do everything that you do for studying in a F1 visa. The only exemption being financial statements if you prove to be in US already. Few universities will waive TOEFL mark also if you are already in the US.
Otherwise, everything else is the same. You need to produce a SOP, recommendation letters from professors or previous employers. See whichever is convenient for you. The number of recos vary from univ to univ. You can produce the recos as your wish from either previous employer or professor.
Considering the time, you might also have enough time to apply for a Fall 2009 start of MS. Check it out if you are interested.
All the best !
Venkat said:
Our blog leader Trapped had answered some one regarding getting student loans when in H4. I want to address that here although a little late.
H4 visa holders can apply for a student loan. Citi Bank offers such loans. Although, we might require a Guarantor who is a citizen here. It also becomes easier to get a loan with a guarantor.
check out studentloan.com .. you will get more information.
Poornima said:
Hi there,
I am on H4 visa status, wish to pursue a master’s degree in HUMAN RESOURCE from good university like UCLA, without changing my H4 visa status, is that possible?
Please advice. Thank you.
trapped said:
Poornima:
yes, if you get admission in the program !
Nandini said:
@Venkat:
Thanks a lot for the info. I am seriously considering to join MS program in Spring 2010 since I have to still write GRE and TOEFL.
Thanks a lot,
Nandini
Pong said:
Hi my husband is studying in a community college with H4 visa.
When he finished the course after 2 years, can he apply for work after we apply for our green card?
As H4 visa he cannot get more than 12 units per semester is that correct?
Because we try just to get 9 units per semester.
What are the difference of F1 and H4 ?
thanks
-pong
trapped said:
well, the university from where i did my masters had no restrictions on the number of credits I could complete in one term ( this was becoz i was on h4). f1 have some fixed number of courses they can take each term, but you should find out if that restriction applies to h4 …
he can work after you apply for green card and receive your Employment Authorization Document.
regards,
Tara said:
Hi,
I came here on an F1, completed my MS and worked for 2 years on H1B. I got married 4 months ago and moved to Calif to be with my husband. I have been looking for positions here and have not been able to find one which has been driving me up the wall. Now I am thinking I should shift to H4 and do a certificate course in a community college. Is it possible to do a course in a community college on H4?
trapped said:
yes it is tara !
satya said:
hi,
I am on H4 visa in New York from last 3 years. I am planning to do masters. but we are moving to another state for my husband’s job. Will I be able to get instate tuition fee as we shift to another state or do I need to wait for one year in that state to get instate tuition fee. Please explain. Thanks
satya said:
hi,
I am on H4 visa in New York from last 3 years. I am planning to do masters. but we are moving to another state for my husband’s job. Will I be able to get instate tuition fee as we shift to another state or do I need to wait for one year in that state to get instate tuition fee. Please explain. Thanks
trapped said:
hi satya, i think u might have to wait for a year…but by the time you look for a college and get your transcripts from your native country ( i guess India), 7-8 months will be over….so it isn’t going to be a long wait.
ruth t said:
hi am on H4 dependant visa which will soon be done in the end of year,i would kindly ask for your advice on some community colleges that are in the states that can change my status as i am planning to be a student,which is the fastest way to do so,since my husband has been told he has to get a transfer for a year then come back,under the same hotel name when vacancies are open,and if they change my status will it affec my kids?please help thanx.
Sandeep said:
Hi,
I am about to get married in oct 2009 and after that i will be moving with my husband to California on H4 as I dnt have H1B 😦
My fiance is on H1B there. I have a work experience of 2 years as software engineer with one of the reputed firms in India. Can u kindly guide me as to what options are available for me so dat i can continue to work there after doing some good courses there which are relevant to my work ex (eg . MS computer science) and what process do i need to follow for that?
trapped said:
look for a univ/college in your town , and also online.
kate said:
I have a H4 and EAD.Green card is in process.Are there any under-graduate colleges/universities in New York/New Jersey where I would be eligible for a in state tuition. If yes then can anyone give me the links.I came to US just months ago.My husband is a resident of US/H1 holder.Thnks.
trapped said:
hi kate,
most of the colleges/ univ. dont talk about instate on their website but they do have a list of things you need to match for an instate. do a google, i am sure u will find something interesting
good luck
Blueue said:
Hi,
I am trying to change my status from H1B to H4 in order to attend school full time, I am just wondering whether I could start school while my H4 is still pending.
Thank you very much if you can help me on this.
trapped said:
hi blueue
i really have doubts about that.
Nandini said:
Hi,
I have come with a doubt again… Actually. I am currently on F-2 visa… My h-4 visa status will be effective from October 2009. I want to join MS in Srping 2010… I wanted to know if I come under California resident’s category since it will be just 3 months from my being on H-4 and my husband on H-1.. Please clarify my doubt.. Thank you
Regards,
Nandini
trapped said:
Hi nandini,
the usual time frame is of a year but you call and check with the gov. office.
regards
Venkat said:
Hi Blueue ,
Why do you change your status to H4 for studying purpose. You can be on H1(earn) and study as well. I can understand if you are planning to change your status to F1(student visa) for studying purpose. But, why H4 ????
Pallavi said:
Hi all,
I am on H4 visa which will expire in Sept 2011.
I am planning to do Masters course starting in Sept 2010 for 2 years on H4 visa inorder to claim in state resident fee of Illinois, which fortunately Illinois state allows for H1B dependents.
But since my H4 visa is expiring in Sept 2011, I and my husband will be filing for an extension in Feb 2011 (6 months before expiry) based on our green card still in process (only I140 approved till date). Will my H4 extension guarantee my Master completion without any gaps/pause?
On H4 extension will I have to pay in state or international student fee?
Thanks
Pallavi
trapped said:
Pallavi: …..oh no, you will be able to continue with your education. Minor gap in your stay will not affect your residency status.
take care.
bs reddy said:
hello,
i have a small doubt. this nov i am going to get married and i am coming there on H4 visa.my husband is in texas. i am intrested to complete my studies. i completed my B.PHARMACY. i am intrested to do my masters in PHARMACEUTICS. in september last week iam giving my GRE and TOEFL exam.so my doubt is – immediately aft cumming to USA i can join in collage or it takes time? there are any chances to get scholarship and job in campus.and wht wil be the fees package?or it will be better to do aft converting fromH4 TO F1?PLZ SUGGEST ME
trapped said:
hi sneha,
welcome to the blog ! you will have to wait for the GRE and TOEFL results , get your tanscripts transferred from your univ. in India to the american university you plan to study in. some university also need refrence letters. all this might take some time. but even if yo are not able to join college in fall term ( which starts in september), you will be ready by the winter semester (jan) / spring (march)
regarding scholarships – your university will be able to tell you about the scholarship programs they run and whether or not you r eligible for them. you must negotiate for an in-state fee package, though it might be difficult to get. studying on h4 has some advantages , though f1 gives you more freedom. you will have to weigh both the choices. there is an article in this blog…it might give you some idea. also, check the comments they are very informative.
good luck with your studies and congratulations on your upcoming wedding.
kumar said:
Hi,
I am working on H1b in US. I will be getting married next year. My fiance is planning for an Master’s after coming here. I am wondering which is better for her – either to come to US in F1 or in H4. I know tat in H4 she cant work and in F1 we need to pay the full fee. But wat are the other things to consider. And if F1 is better, she still has to notify US tat she is my dependent?
Thanks
trapped said:
Hi kumar
apart from the fee structure and work constraints, f1 visa has some travel restrictionsthough getting an h1 visa after your wife finishes her studies might be easier! there aren’t any travel restrictions on h4 visa, but u must find out if your state issues a driver’s license to an h4holder.
I guess, you will need to notify the authorities that she is married to you…it would be done automatically, while you fill up forms and check the marital status in f1 forms.
good luck !
Jesline said:
Dear all…..
Did any one of you know any authentic certificate or diploma course related to counseling in USA? I prefer online or distance education courses.
Thank you for your time.
Regards,
Jesline
Jesline said:
Hi all,
Hope all of you are fine. I hold Msc & Mphil in psychology with 3 years of experience. Now in H4 visa, since one year. I’d planned to apply for H1 visa. But I didnt get any sponsor till now. Did any one of you know any sponsors for psychology related professionals? I really want to use my time productively.
Thanking you and waiting for your kind response on this behalf.
God Bless you all!!!!
Take care…..Have a great day !!!!
Warm Regards,
Jesline
Manpreet said:
I know the comment was posted in 2009. Just wanted to know did you get a job here finally? I am in the same situation now 😦
Jesline said:
Hi,
I have one more doubt. I have contacted universities for doing MS here. But they said I have to pay 3 times more per credit, since I am in H4 visa. Is it true?
Regards,
Jesline
trapped said:
Hi Jesline,
I dont know much about your field but looks like you have a good stock of degrees and ample experience. it is just a matter of time before you find something worthwhile…so keep trying 🙂
You shouldn’t have to pay 3 times….they cannot have a different set of rules for h4 visa holders. Either you pay the in state fee (if you have been living in the state for more than and year and pay taxes) OR you pay the international student fee (which can be twice or thrice the instate fee).
regards
Jesline said:
Thank you..
Have a great life ahead !!!!
sudha said:
hi i have to give an exam but my husband lost his job.his consulting company in us still sponsoring visa.his h1 and my h4 are valid till 2010.can i go and write my exam .or they won allow me without him…….
trapped said:
sudha : will your husband be leaving US ? could you elaborate a little, he has his visa but no job….?
sudha said:
he is in india.his consultancy still sponsors his visa but no active project and no pay check since 1 yr
Venkat said:
Sudha,
From what you described. I understand the following. Correct me if I am wrong.
Your husband works for a consulting company and he rolled off from a project recently. He is in bench right now and looking for another project.
If this is the case, please rephrase your sentence or correct yourself in your mind, “Your husband did not lose the job. He rolled off from a project.” God Forbid, if his consulting company lets him go, thats when he loses his job.
If he has only rolled off from a project, you would have no problems writing any exam in the US.
Janice Gonzales said:
Hi,
I’m on H4 visa and would like to study medicine next year. Do you think I should change my visa to F1? what are the pros and cons if I’m on h4 or if I’m on F1.
Also, if I decide to change my visa to F1 and our GC is in process. would that not affect the application?
Thanks.
TG said:
Hi,
I would aprriciate if you could answer my question.
I came to US in F2 visa. Then I changed my status to F1 to attend a community college. Now my Husband is in H1B. I am still in F1 visa. Can I change my status to H4 and continue my studies in the Community college? I had been paying international student fee till now. If I change my status to H4, can I pay in state tution (as mentioned in your column above)?
Thank You.
We are in Texas.
Venkat Santhanam said:
TG,
International tuition and Instate tuition depends on the university. I know universities where all students pay the same fee. If you have lived for more than one year in your state, then you might be elligible for instate tuition if the university offers. It will be applicable only if you are in H4 visa. F1 visa students, however long you stay in US, you pay international tuition fee.
Changing to H4 will allow you to continue education. If you have been receiving any tuition waiver, or if you are working on campus anywhere, you cannot do that on H4 visa.
Pallavi said:
Hi,
I am on H4 visa since nov 2008. I want to go for higher studies so my querry is is it necessary for me to give TOEFL?
prasanna g said:
venkat & trapped
thats a tremendous job being done by you in clarifying queries.
stumbled upon this site as i plan for short stay with H4 visa. very informative reading. great work & thanks a lot.
Sal said:
Hi..
im thinkin of doin my masters in Psychology and have no idea how to start or go about things.
ANy suggestion would be really appreciated.
i have completed my Grad in Mumbai with Economics (Arts). Im hoping to find some good school in Atlanta . Also should i study on H4 or transfer to F1? Thnku in advance.
navid said:
Hi…
I am on H4 visa , my visa extension is pending meanwhile my Driving License is expired . should I quit driving until get my extension ? Or there is a way in DMV to get a temporary DL . ?
Madhuri said:
Hi,
I am on a H4 visa and I am intending to join a Masters program. I have already started applying to some schools. Is it possible to get a education loan in India on H4 or do I necessarily have to apply with F1 student visa?
kavitha said:
hi…
I’m kavitha admitted to UW in washington state. I pay in-state tution fee, as I stayed here for 1 year. Now the question is
1 When should I convert my status from H4 to F1 ? As soon as I convert to F1 I’ll have to pay double the fee of what I’m paying now.
2 For the stamping should I go abroad like India or Canada? If so being an Indian can I get done in Canada,because Canada is car driving from Washington.
3 To get CPT and then OPT, I heard that I should be in F1 for atleast a semister. Is it true?
Can u please clarify my questions….
Going to India would be expensive as well as I’m studying As can I get the F1 stamp in USA itself???
hina said:
hi ,
this is hina,
i m h4 viza holder.
so now i am hoes wife ,and boaring at home.
so i need your help.
and give me any tipe of suggetion .
what can i do,?????????
thank u verry much………………
nisha said:
Hello.
I am on H4 visa and currently in India will be coming to US in August,I have done my Masters in Human Resources can you plz advice me if I could do some course in India which will help me in US or should I do some course in US …
Thank’s
rathi said:
hello ,
I did my B com and later did my MBA in finance and i have a firet class with distinction in both the degrees.I on H4 VISA .The question is where will i find a sponsor for the HI visa.I am very very much interested to work in finance related area.can you pls answer my question.waiting for the reply.
thanks
sundar said:
H4 Study & conversion to F-1 later…?
Can one start MS (or MBA) on H4 and then at anytime apply for COS to F-1? OR can this be applied only when one semester end and another starts? (in short, are there any restrictions to when this can be applied?)
H-4 does not need full time course load, while F-1 does. Hence wonder if one can apply for H-4 to F-1 COS in the middle of a semester…(when one is taking less than full time course being on H4).
Pavithra Nair said:
Hi,
One of the requirements of the college where I intend to study is that the applicants must be US citizens or they must hold permanent resident status .This is because they do not authorize student visas.
Can I still apply for the program offered by that college? Any suggestions of how I can convince the Admission Officer that I can study with my H-4 visa?
Thanks for your time and consideration
Pavithra
krishna said:
hi,
i am on h4 visa, in india i did my masters in english, mphil-eng, UGC-NET, and was teaching as a lecturer on contract at two of the government colleges. i got married, and came to chicago. it has been 10 months now, i also took the GRE exam and my score is 1230. i called up UIC, they said i can get admission there after some other formalities. AM I eligible for some scholarships or any other financial aid if not assistantship as you say so. please advice . . .
preethi said:
Hi all,
I have been looking for some information urgently and I’ll be thankful if anyone can enlighten me on this.
I am currently working as an erp consultant and have gained about 3 years of experience. However I am gonna get married by this year end and will have to relocate to US on a h4 visa to Ohio. Could some one let me know whether I can pursue an mba fulltime as soon as I land there if the fees is gonna be borne by my fiance. IS there any time constraint to start my course like do I need to wait for a year or two. Also I would like to know if there is any limit to the number of credits that can be earned if I study on H4.
Thanks in advance
fina said:
hi m fina,i came to US on h4 visa,i have been here for 6months,i have completed my master in hospital management,worked for three years in india,i know that i cant work here,can you guys help me to find out that if i can do a course on medical transcription in any of the community college,m in Dallas,Texas…please do help its been six months i am sitting at home doing nothing please help me
cnvks said:
Hi I am now on H4 and my husband has his EAD. He used his EAD for couple of months to support his job and now is back on H1. I am not yet added into his EAD application. I would like to join Masters on F1. So would there be any problem in obtaining CoS from H4 to F1 since my husband holds EAD? Also how long will it take for the Change of Status?
Krishna said:
Hey
Wonderful article indeed! I’d like to know a few more details.
If someone’s comes on H4 visa in March, and if they have to join University, in the fall of same year, do they have to convert to F1? If yes, how many days would the conversion take? How messy would that get? A little apprehensive about the whole process! Kindly leave info..
hema said:
hi..
i am H4 visa holder.. i hav completed my BPHARMACY in india.. and i hav 2 yrs of working experience in QC department.. i just wanted to know which course i hav to do here to get a job related to pharmacy… and how long d course will be…? please reply….
thank you…..
Deepa said:
hi
Myself deepa…h4 visa holder.staying in dallas..i done diploma in E&C.I just want to do my graguate degree…is it possible to me join the college get the degree…pls help me….
andres said:
hi i have a visa h4, but im a recent immigrant, and my gpa is messed up bc is from another country, if i apply as a us resident ( i have been living here for 13 months) do they consider that my gpa and sat scores r not that good bc im foreign ??? i mean is it easier to get accepted with a low gpa if i apply as international or its the same thing?
Jenny said:
Hi, my child is coming as H4 dependent here in the US and i would like to enroll her for the next school year in a grade school. I would like to know, does she need to take toefl? Or what are the requirements for me to prepare in order to enroll her for the next school year. Your response would help a lot. Thank you
Dr N said:
Hi,
My husband is styaing in Texas for last 3 years on work visa. Now I’m planning to join my masters in Fall 2011. Will I be paying in state tuition fees? Please advice.
Swat said:
Hi , I am planning to take up distance learning course in Chicago. I have 4 yrs of exp. in retail Industry . confusion is can i change my status to F1 if i take up distance course ? which is a good univ. in chicago for distance learning ? suggest places for volunteer work?
Bhanupriya said:
hi,
i am D.Bhanupriya,, i am H4 visa holder.. i hav completed my M.C,A in year 2009 in india . and i have 1 yr of working experience in QC and web design . i know that i can’t work here , i just wanted to know which course i hav to do here to get a job related to computer in any community college and how long d course will be…?
please reply….
sibi said:
I am studying in a community college for the past one year. after one more year I have to go to Georgia Tech for my further studies. I am in H4 visa now and is 18 years old. Do I get student loan for paying my fees and other expenses, or do my parent who is in H1B get a loan for me? If I change my visa to F1, I have to pay the international student fees which is very high. What is the best solution for my problem?
sibi said:
gpa and sat scores are important for some universities for admission and for getting scholarships
sri said:
iam in h4 visa and planning to apply for pharmacy school. is it difficult for getting into pharmcy school, as they preferr citizen than h4 visa? money is not problem .do u think right to apply as i donot want to do everything like pcat , pre course and at end not getting into? please help
Pradeep Kumar said:
hi
Rahul said:
Hi,
I am on H1 B and my wife on H4. My wife haven’t completed 4 year B.Tech in India. She has completed 3 years of B.Tech and want to continue study in US. Will the courses she completed count towards her degree?
Garry said:
@ Sheetal and Mr Blogger – There is no LAW that states that H1B holder cannot have a license. You can definatly get it just attach a letter from SSN office that you are not eligible for SSN. SSN is purely for Tax services and as an H4 cannot legaly work in USA do not and cannot have SSN.
varuna said:
hey, im on H4 too.i want to start my study again but problem is i cant work and i dont know how im gonna pay my tuition fees ,because im on H4 so its three times more than regular student.besides of that i have a baby too so i cant afford tuition fees and we have applied for our green card too..th green card procedure would take at least three years to b completed,but i just want to give a start to my studies,dont want to wait anymore longer..i want to do Dental Hygiene course and i have done bachelor in science. so could u recommend me something that from where i can get student loan or something which i can pay back after getting my green card so i can start working and pay it back easily ..
Son said:
Hi All.
I am in California on H4 visa. I have FPGEC (Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Certificate). I want to complete the Pharmacist internship hours and for that I want to apply for pharmacist intern License, but I can’t be issued the same unless I have a SSN. So please tell me how can I proceed further? Is there any way H4 visa holders can get Social security number. (I heard about a SSN card mentioning “Not Valid for Employment”, but not sure how I can get that).
Tough I am planning to complete the internship hours on voluntary basis (being on H4 visa), I cant do that without intern License.
Please reply ASAP. Your help will be appreciated.
Thanks.
PG said:
HI, I plan to start my MS being on H4. Can I get a weiver on Toefl and GRE by volunteering in US for couple of years? Can you also guide me in preparing a list of questions that I should ask to the program manager? Thank you for your hep!
Wendy Balenton said:
hi! I’m on h4 visa and my visa is about to expire next month. My mom’s employer is not sure if she can still apply us to extend our stay here. I am about to graduate this fall 2012 in a community college in california, Can I still graduate on December even though my visa is about to expire in September?
Sg said:
Hi…I’ll be travelling to california in h4 visa next month. I have completed my m.tech(IT) and would like pursue phd in California….can u pls give me some ideas how to apply and wat is d procedure for it. Should I apply for f1 visa or can I study my phd in h4 visa in any community colleges.kindly pls advise.which is d best easy option.
deepthi said:
hi,
I am INDIAN, i came on H4 visa and i want to study further for (MS Engineering) so is it necessary for me to write GRE and TOEFL exam or we can have only TOEFL…plz reply me i m bit confused
Prash said:
hey, I am on H4 visa and planning to study. My question is what are the odds of getting a job as soon as we complete our studies?Is it definite?
111111 said:
Hi,
My wife will be on H1B and myself on H4 visa.
I want to know, what is the process to extend H1B visa after 3 years completion.
I am looking for MBA studies on H4 Visa. After completion of this course, do I get the eligibility to apply for H1B under 20000 additional cap for Master Students for H1B application?
If I transfer from H4 to F1, how much can I earn every month from jobs done during my MBA course. Since, in F1, I have to pay fees equivalent to International student, will I be able to afford my fees completely if I am working part time and studying full time.
If I complete my MBA under H4 visa and come back to India after completion of my MBA, what are the job prospects in India.
How much do I have to spend on Fee under H4 vs Fee under F1.
Whether 2 year MBA will be good or Executive MBA for 1 year.
If I get H1B after my wife has completed say 4 years in USA, so will she be able to stay in USA for another 6 years because of my visa conversion to H1B and eligible to work in USA for another 6 years after completing MBA under H4 visa and apply for H1B.
Rekha said:
Hi I am H4 visa holder.I did Masters in Computer science.Can you suggest a course i can do in community college.Also is the courses Online.what will be the fees?