240 Days rule apply for H4 as well (to stay nor for work)

[Rahul197]

Hi, 

Just wanted to check if 240 days rule (i-94 expiry + 240 days) apply for H4 as well. If H4 applicant can stay past 240 days if extension application is in progress and filed before i-94 expiry ? 

Thanks

[satya2k1]

H4 is totally dependent on H1, so whatever rules apply for H1 also apply for H4.

[sumitsingh83]

I hope someone can confirm this :

 

1) Agree with Satya, same rules apply to H4 as H1

2) 240-day rule is the limit up to which H1 applicant can work post I94 expiry while the h1b extension is in progress and USCIS has not adjudicated the case. If USCIS takes more than 240 days post I94 expiry, you can not continue to work for the employer, but can still stay legally in the US, until USCIS adjudicates your case.

 

This is my understanding and I would appreciate if senior members could confirm this.

[shekar11#]

On 8/9/2018 at 1:59 PM, sumitsingh83 said:

I hope someone can confirm this :

 

1) Agree with Satya, same rules apply to H4 as H1

2) 240-day rule is the limit up to which H1 applicant can work post I94 expiry while the h1b extension is in progress and USCIS has not adjudicated the case. If USCIS takes more than 240 days post I94 expiry, you can not continue to work for the employer, but can still stay legally in the US, until USCIS adjudicates your case.

 

This is my understanding and I would appreciate if senior members could confirm this.

For second point your understanding is correct.