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Q: I am currently on H1 with Company A. Now i am moving to Company B,Does h4 transfer required with h1 if A will revoke h1

Do we need h4 transfer with h1 transfer, if company A may revoke my h1 with them. Currently h1, H4 is valid till 2/2022 with Company A, and company B is only transferring my H1 and not h4 since it has validity.

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Kelli Y. Allen
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Kelli Y. Allen
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  • Charlotte, NC

A: No. The H4 is tied to your H-1B, not to the H-1B employer. As long as the H-1B is in status (even with new employer), there is no need to do anything until time to renew the H4.

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