H1 visa from h4

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hello, I need help, I am on an H4 visa, I was working in the US for 4 years when I was on j2 but i recently changed my status to h4 since I had to follow my husband who is on h1 to a new state. I am ready to go back to work. I am a certified geriatric nurse and worked in management and was offered a director of nursing position in a skilled nursing unit. they said that they are willing to help me with my paperwork. I know, i need a lawyer but am I going to be able to get the h1.my employer don't have information on the subject. is the employer supposed to pay the attorney's fee. what should I do to speed up the process?please help

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

The employer is supposed to pay all fees and unless they are non capped nothing can't file anything until April and can not start work until Oct and you have had your visa approved and had your interview etc. There is really nothing that you can do to expediate the process. Even then there is no guarantee you will get H1b as the employer has to prove that they can not employ USC or PR

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Hi everyone,

I am on H4 too and will be graduating this summer, the problem is I know many hospitals do not hire someone on H4, like they say they "don't sponsor" at the moment. Does anyone have an advice for me, as I have started looking for jobs, but I am not even sure how to approach the HR with this question. It is not worth applying if they do not hire foreigners like myself in the first place. Maybe someone has been in the same situation? I would appreciate any input! Thanks a lot!

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

You will need to ask them whether they will sponsor you for H1b and if you are graduating this summer you probably will not meet H1b requirements as it is a specialised visa. Not sure if you qualify for OPT but that may help you but needs to be applied for before you graduate. Probably worth talking to your International advisor but I do think you will have problems finding a job with the current US job situation with many US nurses especially new grads struggling to find work.

Also add a lot will depend where in the US you are living to what the job situation is like

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Specializes in CTICU.

It's not a fact of "many" hospitals not sponsoring H4 holders - they cannot. H4 holders are not permitted to work in any capacity in the US.

What category are you planning to adjust status to, or to have them hire you in?

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