I was in H-4 status and have an H-4 visa stamp in my passport. A few months ago, my husband was laid off and we both changed to B-2 status. He now has a new job, so he changed back to H1B, and I returned to H-4 status. Can I still use my existing H-4 visa stamp?
10 Sep 2025
Posted at 07:18h
in B-2, FAQs, For Families, For Individuals, H-4 Dependents, H1B, Nonimmigrant Family, Travel, Visitor, Worker
Answer
Generally speaking, an H-4 visa “stamp” remains valid through the expiration date listed on the document. Changing status to B-2 typically would not prevent a person from later using the visa to request admission in H-4 status, assuming the principal spouse is in valid H1B status. (10.Sep.2025)
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