I am on H1B and recently changed to a new employer. My spouse has an H-4 visa that was issued under my previous employer’s name. She plans on entering the United States later this month; does she first need to apply for a new H-4 visa?

Answer:

If you are maintaining valid H1B status, your spouse should be able to use her existing H-4 visa, even though it references your old employer. Your spouse should carry a copy of your new H1B approval with her when she travels so that the CBP officer at the port of entry will give her an I-94 expiration to match your own. (03.Feb.2014)

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