How do I apply for H4 visa for my wife?
Ava Robinson
Published Mar 26, 2026
You need to take the following steps when applying for H4 visa:
- Apply online.
- Pay the applicable H4 visa fees.
- Schedule a visa interview appointment.
- Compile the H4 visa document file.
- Attend the visa interview.
- Get your visa.
- Questions about you and the reason you are applying for an H4 visa.
- Questions about your marriage.
Can I cancel my wife H4 visa?
There is nothing you do to cancel her visa – her status will automatically end, by operation of law, when the divorce is final. You can send a letter, with the divorce decree, to the USCIS if you like.
Is marriage certificate mandatory for H4 visa?
Do you have any proof of your marriage being registered? To answer this question, you need to provide the marriage certificate to the immigration officer.
How long does it take for H4 approval?
This will take about six months to process depending on how busy your USCIS service center is. After your status is adjusted (from H-4 to green card), you will officially be a lawful permanent resident.
Can a spouse apply for a H4 visa?
H4 visa is issued to Dependent family members (spouse and children) of immigrants who enter USA under H1=B visa can accompany the H1-B visa holder by applying for and obtaining the H4 visa. The primary applicant is the H1-B visa holder and is required to apply on behalf of their dependents.
What is the definition of a H4 dependent visa?
The H4 dependent visa gives the right to live, study, and work in the US. Dependents are defined as: Spouse of the H1B visa holder Children under the age of 21 whose parent is an H1B visa holder
Who is eligible for a Spouse Visa in Australia?
Spouse visa allows the spouses or de facto partners of Australian citizens and permanent residents to join their partners in Australia as permanent residents. You are eligible for a spouse visa or partner category visa if you are: Spouse of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen, or.
Who is eligible for a dependent family visa in Australia?
If you are coming to Australia on a temporary worker visa, only your spouse or de facto partner and any unmarried children under the age of 18 are eligible for dependent family visas. If you are coming to Australia on a migrant worker or business visa, any dependent family members are eligible to join you including:
