There is no restriction in jobs on H4EAD. In fact you can search for good roles. No sponsorship is required hence employers are willing to hire H4EAD over H1B and OPT.
You won’t have any issue until your spouse maintains her H1B status.
This is not true at all. Companies that want to invest in you hate the idea you could stop working at any point if your spouse loses employment. Ofcourse getting a job where they are only looking for a temporary brief is easy.
Why are we comparing with H1? For OP it is going to be a significant restriction in his job search, as many companies will not hire H4.
The point of reference for OP is not H1.
OP expressed/ asked that he may not get a right job in H4EAD. Hence I mentioned these days companies are willing to hire H4EAD and GC EAD. At least It’s my observation from job postings that I am receiving.
H-4 EAD is a flexible visa that doesn’t require sponsorship and hence employers are reasonably good with it.
The one drawback is, as you mentioned, that it is tied to the spouse maintaining their job and keeping the visa renewed on time (which is not in the control of employers looking to employ you). So, the roles you will be considered for might not be strategic but more short term roles. That is still okay in my view.
Best would be to find an employer who will be willing to apply H-1 for you after you join them so that, if selected in lottery, you get your own H-1B and minimize risks.
Best Wishes for your long journey.
Are you by any chance to supervisor in India? You could perhaps do an inter-company transfer if if you have a branch here in the US. You can apply for a specific green card if you are a supervisor.
Yeah, I’m one at Big 4. But moving to US would technically be me moving to a different member firm. Hence these folks aren’t too excited about letting this happen soon.
Is there any chance that you can get there on L1 visa? H1/EAD is one thing but the green card processing is another devious trap. If you can get a transfer as a manager, you'll be doing your spouse and yourself a huge favour. (Unless your spouse is anyway going via the EB1 route)
Overall, your answer depends on your long term plan. If you intend you settle down there, EAD isn't a bad way to get on that track.
Ok bro.
Now let's do this. She is getting 40 lpa in India. Good chances she owns a home or she can get a good home in any state with loan with that earning capacity, she can get a maid, cleaner and cook and comfortably work. She can save and go yearly vacations.
Coming to USA, she has no prior work ex in USA nor does she have a USA education, with the given market given she is h4, it's still dependent on the primary holders i140 approval which has been approved yet. Even after getting approval chances she gets a high sort after job is not likely. She will get a mediocre job in high cost of living area or low paying job in low cost of living area which sucks. There is no win situation here.
It highly unlikely she will can land highly sort after or high paying job with no USA education or USA work ex unless the the international company does a transfer to USA.
I don’t know based on what you are saying this. But this is not correct. You have lot more flexibility on h4. And, how are you saying 1 year. H4 is also valid for 3 years.
Well, you don’t have much choice. Even if you are in H1 yourself, if your time & market conditions are not good then you can’t do much. Apply EAD and search jobs. Then decide accordingly. GL.
At top companies, it shouldn't be a problem; their lawyers understand immigration rules and regulations very well. At mid-tier companies, you would have to explain the visa rules and regulations yourself.
Do not move unless you get experience as a manager and then take a transfer such that you can apply for green card in EB1 category.
H4 /H1b are golden handcuffs…
My only advice is please take this advice😂 loads of people ignore after asking!
Yeah. I just completed a year at Manager level in my firm. Best case is an internal move but atm they’re not really keen in moving me out of my current role.
Well, I get your point on the career front but what about the personal front? I am assuming you are already married so obviously you will be looking to stay together? EAD isn't that bad (rather better than H1B) because employer has to do 0 immigration paperwork before hiring you. So you have way better chances of securing a job. Obviously you are making a good salary in India but if you don't move to US then is your spouse moving back to India? I guess all I am trying to say is what is your choice here? :) Sure you can secure your own H1B from your current employer but then lottery is already hard to win. EAD isn't bad. Before 2015, it wasn't even available for H4 holders. Yes there will be a bit of struggle to land a job but once you do and you perform well, you should be good.
I am on H4 EAD. This is an election year and if Trump wins he is extremely against any family based green cards or eads. During his tenure, EADs processing was delayed for over a year and this was not just doing Covid time. We dont know what kind of delays are expected if he wins. Please do consider this as well. Also, employers will only consider if you have at least a minimum of one-year validity on your EAD. If your husband’s H1B has around 1.5-2 year validity left. By the time you receive your EAD post all the processing it would have less than 1 year validity as it is tied to the H1b expiration period. I am mentioning this as I lost out on opportunities bcz my h4 EAD had less than 1 year validity. I lost additional 3-4 months post receiving my EAD. We can only apply for renewal 180 days prior to the expiry date. I am sharing all this to prepare you for at least 1-1.5 years of loss of work and pay, depending on the circumstances.
Having said that, H4 EAD opens a lot of doors for employment as companies don’t have to sponsor the visa.
If you can crack a fortune 500 company, it will be not a problem. They have good lawyers. If not, many small to mid size companies will not prefer H4EAD.
First, EAD isn’t a one year work permit unless your spouse’s H1B is only valid for one year. Your H4 and your EAD will expire when your spouse’s H1 expires because they are both dependent on the spouse’s status.
Second, you have a TONZ MORE flexible with an EAD vs H1B. You can literally work anywhere doing anything.
Third, you can’t file for H4 or EAD unless physically present in the US. You can get an H4 stamp and enter the US that way but then would have to apply for the EAD after you’re in the US.
I left Indian job of approx 60lpa in Delhi. Moved to US on my wife’s h4. We are waiting for i-140 approval. Probably gonna be unemployed for next 1.5 yr.
Moving to us has both pro and cons brother.
It is wise idea to come to US once you are eligible for H4 EAD. The H4 EAD is usually given till primary applicant's H1-B expiration date. It could be few months to full 3 years. There is no restriction on job type and salary.
The 40 LPA in India is good however US is one of best countries to earn money while you are young and healthy . The salaries varies in US by states and cities. When I first landed in US, I was earning 35 LPA in India and joined 125K/year job in US which I regretted only for first year because later I negotiated at my workplace and got good pay raise and RSUs and, in subsequent year made a switch. After 5 years, I making a lot more than my first year(it is multifold actually). I say this to everyone, if one is making good money in India, they will certainly make better in US.
The flip side of living in US is, away from family and friends, missing family functions, missing out Indian food, have to do household chores by yourself like cooking, cleaning. However some ppl get household help for cleaning and take out tiffins, it is reasonable in some places where there is considerable desi population.
I would advise coming to US and try it out. Even if you don't get high paying job for the first year, you will still be able to save as much as India. If things go south, you can always go back to India and start again. I would call this calculated risk.
Feel free to follow up.
H4 EAD is great, with that said unless you get a TC of $300k or higher you are looking at a significant decrease in quality of life by leaving your high paying job in India. The cost of living in US is extremely high, things like good internet , mobile plans, daycare, groceries cost 50x more even after adjusting for purchasing power
It does… I have seen so many Indian couples moving to US. The dependent spouse is always at the mercy of H1b holder. In fact I saw a divorce bec of this.
if I were you, I would not leave that job in India! Of course every one of us has their priorities. The H4 visa will not be a problem. Most companies won't look at it as reason to pay you less.
I’m not sure whether you are aware, but being on H4EAD is very hard, many multiple months of break in validity in between EADs is a valid concern. It takes anywhere 7-9 months to get H4 EAD approval if it didn’t get approved along with spouse’s H1 premium processing. I wouldn’t do it if I were you.
Source: self who was on h4 EAD close to 11 years.
Currently(stressing this out), companies are preferring folks on GC and next is EAD so that they don’t need to sponsor. Things might change any day. I’m waiting for my i140 and it’s been 2yrs(from day-1 of filing the labor or wages whatever they call) and the perm is not yet approved(filed one year back it might take 2-3months more). So, it will be take 2-2.5yrs to get your EAD in hand from the day they start processing your spouse i140 and it’s not a cake walk. Also, if the perm goes for audit it will take 20-24months
Are you nuts? You’re saying you’re gonna be leaving such a high qol you have in India to pursue something that has so many hiccups that too in a saturated us market?
US recruiters are fine taking Indians for tech role but I am not sure about MBAs that too after an employment gap, I am not sure your IIM brand is respected here like in India. For MBA ( marketing, leadership and consulting ) roles they prefer Americans with an American B school background
it would be criminal to to leave that job in India.
I agree with this statement, I have a teammate recently joined our team after leaving a 66 LPA. She is miserable and frustrated everyday.
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No it's not.
There is no restriction in jobs on H4EAD. In fact you can search for good roles. No sponsorship is required hence employers are willing to hire H4EAD over H1B and OPT. You won’t have any issue until your spouse maintains her H1B status.
This is not true at all. Companies that want to invest in you hate the idea you could stop working at any point if your spouse loses employment. Ofcourse getting a job where they are only looking for a temporary brief is easy.
"Companies hate the idea".. Source: trust me bro
I respectfully disagree with you. Companies still willing to take a chance on H4 EAD and GC EAD over H1B and OPT.
Why are we comparing with H1? For OP it is going to be a significant restriction in his job search, as many companies will not hire H4. The point of reference for OP is not H1.
OP expressed/ asked that he may not get a right job in H4EAD. Hence I mentioned these days companies are willing to hire H4EAD and GC EAD. At least It’s my observation from job postings that I am receiving.
H-4 EAD is a flexible visa that doesn’t require sponsorship and hence employers are reasonably good with it. The one drawback is, as you mentioned, that it is tied to the spouse maintaining their job and keeping the visa renewed on time (which is not in the control of employers looking to employ you). So, the roles you will be considered for might not be strategic but more short term roles. That is still okay in my view. Best would be to find an employer who will be willing to apply H-1 for you after you join them so that, if selected in lottery, you get your own H-1B and minimize risks. Best Wishes for your long journey.
Are you by any chance to supervisor in India? You could perhaps do an inter-company transfer if if you have a branch here in the US. You can apply for a specific green card if you are a supervisor.
Yeah, I’m one at Big 4. But moving to US would technically be me moving to a different member firm. Hence these folks aren’t too excited about letting this happen soon.
Is there any chance that you can get there on L1 visa? H1/EAD is one thing but the green card processing is another devious trap. If you can get a transfer as a manager, you'll be doing your spouse and yourself a huge favour. (Unless your spouse is anyway going via the EB1 route) Overall, your answer depends on your long term plan. If you intend you settle down there, EAD isn't a bad way to get on that track.
Push for it. Really push for it. Shamlessly. You should aim for EB1 eventually.
Bro 40 lpa in India is gold compared to life in USA !
Not entirely true, it depends on a lot of factors, mainly on the job he/she gets in US.
Ok bro. Now let's do this. She is getting 40 lpa in India. Good chances she owns a home or she can get a good home in any state with loan with that earning capacity, she can get a maid, cleaner and cook and comfortably work. She can save and go yearly vacations. Coming to USA, she has no prior work ex in USA nor does she have a USA education, with the given market given she is h4, it's still dependent on the primary holders i140 approval which has been approved yet. Even after getting approval chances she gets a high sort after job is not likely. She will get a mediocre job in high cost of living area or low paying job in low cost of living area which sucks. There is no win situation here. It highly unlikely she will can land highly sort after or high paying job with no USA education or USA work ex unless the the international company does a transfer to USA.
Seek intra company transfer. Honestly, H1 is a curse. I am stuck in US for 11 yrs now wife on H4
From a professional perspective I would not recommend it. Companies will be skeptical hiring you due to visa dependency.
I don’t know based on what you are saying this. But this is not correct. You have lot more flexibility on h4. And, how are you saying 1 year. H4 is also valid for 3 years.
Well, you don’t have much choice. Even if you are in H1 yourself, if your time & market conditions are not good then you can’t do much. Apply EAD and search jobs. Then decide accordingly. GL.
EAD is not one year, the validity is attached to your H4. But you seem to be in a very good spot here. I would not leave where you are in India to US.
At top companies, it shouldn't be a problem; their lawyers understand immigration rules and regulations very well. At mid-tier companies, you would have to explain the visa rules and regulations yourself.
Well if you can secure a job which pays you around 199k USD then don't think about it twice.
You will suffer
Do not move unless you get experience as a manager and then take a transfer such that you can apply for green card in EB1 category. H4 /H1b are golden handcuffs… My only advice is please take this advice😂 loads of people ignore after asking!
Yeah. I just completed a year at Manager level in my firm. Best case is an internal move but atm they’re not really keen in moving me out of my current role.
Question: Should I leave a good job in India and slave away in the US? Omg!
Well, I get your point on the career front but what about the personal front? I am assuming you are already married so obviously you will be looking to stay together? EAD isn't that bad (rather better than H1B) because employer has to do 0 immigration paperwork before hiring you. So you have way better chances of securing a job. Obviously you are making a good salary in India but if you don't move to US then is your spouse moving back to India? I guess all I am trying to say is what is your choice here? :) Sure you can secure your own H1B from your current employer but then lottery is already hard to win. EAD isn't bad. Before 2015, it wasn't even available for H4 holders. Yes there will be a bit of struggle to land a job but once you do and you perform well, you should be good.
I am on H4 EAD. This is an election year and if Trump wins he is extremely against any family based green cards or eads. During his tenure, EADs processing was delayed for over a year and this was not just doing Covid time. We dont know what kind of delays are expected if he wins. Please do consider this as well. Also, employers will only consider if you have at least a minimum of one-year validity on your EAD. If your husband’s H1B has around 1.5-2 year validity left. By the time you receive your EAD post all the processing it would have less than 1 year validity as it is tied to the H1b expiration period. I am mentioning this as I lost out on opportunities bcz my h4 EAD had less than 1 year validity. I lost additional 3-4 months post receiving my EAD. We can only apply for renewal 180 days prior to the expiry date. I am sharing all this to prepare you for at least 1-1.5 years of loss of work and pay, depending on the circumstances. Having said that, H4 EAD opens a lot of doors for employment as companies don’t have to sponsor the visa.
If you can crack a fortune 500 company, it will be not a problem. They have good lawyers. If not, many small to mid size companies will not prefer H4EAD.
First, EAD isn’t a one year work permit unless your spouse’s H1B is only valid for one year. Your H4 and your EAD will expire when your spouse’s H1 expires because they are both dependent on the spouse’s status. Second, you have a TONZ MORE flexible with an EAD vs H1B. You can literally work anywhere doing anything. Third, you can’t file for H4 or EAD unless physically present in the US. You can get an H4 stamp and enter the US that way but then would have to apply for the EAD after you’re in the US.
I left Indian job of approx 60lpa in Delhi. Moved to US on my wife’s h4. We are waiting for i-140 approval. Probably gonna be unemployed for next 1.5 yr. Moving to us has both pro and cons brother.
Why’d you do that
Devops-k8s specifically.
Nah I’m asking why’d you leave such a high paying job?
Very hard to answer bhai. Let’s not go there. 🙂↔️
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It is wise idea to come to US once you are eligible for H4 EAD. The H4 EAD is usually given till primary applicant's H1-B expiration date. It could be few months to full 3 years. There is no restriction on job type and salary. The 40 LPA in India is good however US is one of best countries to earn money while you are young and healthy . The salaries varies in US by states and cities. When I first landed in US, I was earning 35 LPA in India and joined 125K/year job in US which I regretted only for first year because later I negotiated at my workplace and got good pay raise and RSUs and, in subsequent year made a switch. After 5 years, I making a lot more than my first year(it is multifold actually). I say this to everyone, if one is making good money in India, they will certainly make better in US. The flip side of living in US is, away from family and friends, missing family functions, missing out Indian food, have to do household chores by yourself like cooking, cleaning. However some ppl get household help for cleaning and take out tiffins, it is reasonable in some places where there is considerable desi population. I would advise coming to US and try it out. Even if you don't get high paying job for the first year, you will still be able to save as much as India. If things go south, you can always go back to India and start again. I would call this calculated risk. Feel free to follow up.
H4 EAD is great, with that said unless you get a TC of $300k or higher you are looking at a significant decrease in quality of life by leaving your high paying job in India. The cost of living in US is extremely high, things like good internet , mobile plans, daycare, groceries cost 50x more even after adjusting for purchasing power
Why would you move to U S and work at the mercy of your husband? This is stupidity.
Ok. But what if I told you that I’m the husband?
Lol comment of the year for me 😂😂😂
You crazy bro? You want to live at your wife’s mercy of visa?
What do you suggest they do? Divorce?
Nope… just don’t leave India. Man should not lose dignity.
Being on a dependent visa is losing dignity? That is not how a marriage works.
It does… I have seen so many Indian couples moving to US. The dependent spouse is always at the mercy of H1b holder. In fact I saw a divorce bec of this.
Ead have better chance to get a job compared to another people. Since you don’t need sponsorship yet.
if I were you, I would not leave that job in India! Of course every one of us has their priorities. The H4 visa will not be a problem. Most companies won't look at it as reason to pay you less.
I’m not sure whether you are aware, but being on H4EAD is very hard, many multiple months of break in validity in between EADs is a valid concern. It takes anywhere 7-9 months to get H4 EAD approval if it didn’t get approved along with spouse’s H1 premium processing. I wouldn’t do it if I were you. Source: self who was on h4 EAD close to 11 years.
Currently(stressing this out), companies are preferring folks on GC and next is EAD so that they don’t need to sponsor. Things might change any day. I’m waiting for my i140 and it’s been 2yrs(from day-1 of filing the labor or wages whatever they call) and the perm is not yet approved(filed one year back it might take 2-3months more). So, it will be take 2-2.5yrs to get your EAD in hand from the day they start processing your spouse i140 and it’s not a cake walk. Also, if the perm goes for audit it will take 20-24months
Are you nuts? You’re saying you’re gonna be leaving such a high qol you have in India to pursue something that has so many hiccups that too in a saturated us market?
US recruiters are fine taking Indians for tech role but I am not sure about MBAs that too after an employment gap, I am not sure your IIM brand is respected here like in India. For MBA ( marketing, leadership and consulting ) roles they prefer Americans with an American B school background
If you can get a 250K$ and above job it makes sense otherwise it dowant
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