Julia Hoffman
Jan 29, 2022
H4 approved, but I’m confused
After 8 months of waiting, my H4 got finally approved. I applied for a period starting June 1 2021 (my J2 expired May 31), but approved period is from January 25 2022.
Anyone know how is the period June 1 2021 - January 24 2022 treated? is it illegal stay? or since the application was pending from May 2021, that period is legal?
EB2-1
Advanced degree or exceptional ability
Total Days: 131 days
Case
2021-10-22
2022-03-02
I-485
131 Days
National Benefits Center: I-485
Timeline Map
2020-12-06
I-485
D-320
Priority Date
2021-10-22
I-485
Submission to USCIS
2021-11-23
I-485
D+32
Biometrics, i.e. fingerprint and photo
2022-01-24
I-485
D+94
Request for Evidence(RFE) from USCIS
2022-03-02
I-485
D+131
Decision (Approval or Denial)
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C AJan 29, 2022
You submitted the H change of status before the expiration of your J status, so you are not illegal assuming you didn’t work all that time before H approval.
Julia HoffmanJan 29, 2022
Thank you. I didn’t work.
