What happens to H4 after divorce?

Generally, spouses of H1B visa holders stand the risk of losing their H4 status if they file for divorce. They become undocumented immigrants once the divorce is finalized. Many H4 visa holders are threatened with the loss of immigration status if they walk out of the marriage.

Can H1B apply for divorce?

For example, if you are married to an H1B visa holder, and your spouse has an approved adjustment of status application, but the priority date is not yet current, a divorce or separation may disqualify you as a “dependent.” In this case, you may not be able to obtain a green card once the priority date becomes current.

How long do I have to stay married to keep my green card?

Even if you were married for over three years, you must continue to be married at the time of naturalization. In fact, you have to remain married up until you actually get your U.S. citizenship, and you have to be living with your spouse three years before filing your N-400 application to qualify on this early basis.

What happens to my visa if I get divorce in Australia?

If you came to Australia on a temporary or prospective marriage visa, or if you came as a dependent on your spouse’s Visa, you likely will be able to stay in Australia post-divorce. In these situations, you will need to apply for a permanent residency visa of your own.

Can a H4 visa holder get a divorce in India?

Jayant Saraph 1994 shows just this: divorce on H4 visa was granted through ex-parte because the wife could not appear at court. In many cases, wives on H4 with no income had no funds to book tickets to travel back and forth to the USA to attend court proceedings—the Indian government does not recognize such divorces anymore to help such women.

How do new moms survive on an H4 visa?

Sunetra, another new mom there also on an H4 visa, says that in the first year of caring for her velcro-baby, she survived only because she got a TV installed in the bedroom and watched movies with muted settings, subtitles on.

What are the symptoms of a H4 visa holder who watches TV?

To my mind, watching too much TV and disinterest in learning car-driving are classic symptoms of the H4 visa situation. With no outside life, no job, few friends, and neighbors who do not necessarily socialize, TV and internet are the only things a spouse on the H4 can do!