Please visit my LinkedIn article posted this morning for a brief explanation on this issue:
https://www.linkedin.com/today/post/...?trk=prof-post
H-4 Visa Blog Entries
The Lawsuit Against H-4 EAD Regulations
A lawsuit has been filed against the H-4 EAD regulations. I am attaching the complaint with my comments. Follow my tweets for updates. If you want to discuss this matter, join our next free community conference call on Thursday. Details are here.
Work Authorizations for H-4, Greater Facility for Researchers/Professors, Entrepreneurs
4 June 2014 UPDATE: H-4 EAD will NOT be restricted to STEM.
Can H-4/F-2, etc. non-work visa holders volunteer?
H-4 Visa and Status Validity
Here is a question from clients.immigration.com, our clients-only extranet.:
From H-4 to F-1
Some questions from the community:
I have been on H-4 for almost 3 yrs now, and starting my MS in Spring 09 (on H4 status itself). But now I want to change to F-1 for personal reasons. I have the following doubts. request your clarification:
a. If I want to get my F-1 stamped from India, do I need to submit I-539 form also to the ISO of my school ?
a. If I want to get my F-1 stamped from India, do I need to submit I-539 form also to the ISO of my school ?
No. An I-539 is used if you want to change status within USA.