Delays in green card processing can be nerve-wracking—what options do people have when their current visa status is about to end?

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ibrahim omar · Accepted Answer

Yes, H-4 visa holders can work if they get an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) after the H-1B spouse has an approved I-140

daniel diego · Answer

If eligible, consider changing status to another visa type (like student or work visa) to stay legally in the U.S

santiago luis · Answer

If you’ve filed Form I-485, you're often protected by a pending status—even if your visa expires—under INA 245.

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