Posted On: November 10, 2007 by James M. Tyler

H-1b Visa Holder Dependents - H4 and Work Authorization - the Basics

In my ongoing series of postings regarding the rights of spouses and children of principal visa holders to obtain work authorization, quite simply, an H-4 visa holder (i.e., the spouse or minor child of an H-1b visa holder) - may not accept employment. The H-4 visa holder must obtain their own work visa.

However, H-4 visa holders may engage in full or part time study.