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Question by Daniel
Submitted on 1/15/2004
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I have an H4 visa and I have SSN (not for work). 1. may I work? 2. In case that the answer is not,can I open a busines without working and have incomes?

Answer by mariam
Submitted on 2/1/2004
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Dear Deniel I believe you can work or start your own Business

Answer by MARCO
Submitted on 2/24/2004
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Daniel, You can't work with and H4 visa and If a not wrong you can't open a business either. To work you will need an H1B Visa but for that you first have to find an job offer form an employer that is willing to apply for you to and H1B visa. Good luck Marco

Answer by usaman
Submitted on 3/24/2004
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i have a question... for some one on h4 visa, does it appear as h4 in your passport, or you can have h1 if the spouse is on h1 visa...

Answer by slick
Submitted on 5/25/2004
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Dear Mr. Daniel Currently INS is not issuing Social Security Number (SSN) to H4 visa holders. How did you get that? A person on an H4 status is not allowed to work unless and until the person gets a Change of Status from the INS from H4 to H1B status. It is certainly possible to convert H4 to H1, if one can provide proof, that he / he is qualified, has had prior experience in his/her field of expertise, and have a job offer from a company in the United States. Thanks, Slick

Answer by Lok
Submitted on 6/22/2004
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Can u tell me how u got SSN?

Answer by belinda
Submitted on 8/19/2004
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i am going to college, and i have H4 visa, most colleges requires SSN and financial aid and grants, is there a way for me to get a SSN not valid for work?

Answer by Indian
Submitted on 8/24/2004
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Dear Daniel You are having an ITIN ie., tax identification no and not SSN probably.

Answer by shiana
Submitted on 12/20/2004
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how did u get ur ssn?

Answer by mojo
Submitted on 12/27/2004
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Hi Daniel, My wife is on H4 visa. we need to get her a SSN to appear for a Bar Licence exam to practise LAW in CA. How can we get a SSN for her? pls reply me at jaymodi_1@yahoo.com thanks

Answer by john
Submitted on 4/20/2005
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Everyone wants to know if they can work with an H-4 visa. the legal answer is obviously NO, but I know for a fact that the IRS does not care.TAxes are being paid. what would happen if someone does work with that H-4 visa??

Answer by Raj
Submitted on 4/20/2005
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I am working with h4 and ITIN and got a w-2. what will happen to me?? do I go to jail or get deported?

Answer by Apoch2004
Submitted on 4/22/2005
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Are you sure it's an SSN? -Could it be an ITIN for you to be included on your spouse's (H1) tax statement? H4 = Entitled to an ITIN H1 = Entitled to an SSN Anyone with a valid visa can apply for an ITIN, but you need a work visa for an SNN.

Answer by Gooky
Submitted on 8/24/2005
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I got SSN from GC lottary. it very good

Answer by angel123
Submitted on 10/20/2005
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I wonder how did u get SSN while on H4? Can u tel me?

Answer by betsy
Submitted on 1/3/2006
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I think its fair to work because you are here legally. there are many illegals who work why not you. you came here to join your spouse or parent and if students are given a chance to work few hours, why not you? you had people who maybe dependended on you before you came,what will happen to their lifes. Work,Daniel work.

Answer by betsy
Submitted on 1/3/2006
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I think its fair to work because you are here legally. there are many illegals who work why not you. you came here to join your spouse or parent and if students are given a chance to work few hours, why not you? you had people who maybe dependended on you before you came,what will happen to their lifes. Work,Daniel work.

Answer by Maggie
Submitted on 6/23/2007
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I am here on H1. My husband is on H4. He got caught selling beer (1 pint) to a minor. What would the consequences of this misdemeanor be towards our greencard application?

Answer by aaaa
Submitted on 7/19/2007
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the person could have received a SS # when he/she was young (maybe parents were in college or work in the US in the 80s or 70s) at that time a family could get SS # with the NOT VALID TO WORK stamp on it.

Answer by Shri
Submitted on 11/28/2005
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If i have a H4 visa can i work part time

Answer by hardik
Submitted on 3/7/2006
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how much time you take approval file?

Answer by Jay
Submitted on 5/23/2006
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You can not work as a H4. It means that you can not be hired. However, you can own and start your own business as long as you will not get any income. That's silly but you can be a shareholder for a c-corporation or LLC. It means that you can get some benefit or money as a shareholder. Instead of SSN, you can get tax id #.

Answer by sig
Submitted on 12/26/2006
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I'min the same situation, going to change now to h-4 with ssn number. i also have a company under my name can i still have income? what did you end up doing?

Answer by Sireesh
Submitted on 3/29/2007
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If on H4, do we have to wait for 6 months before we can apply for H1B Visa.

Answer by Sam
Submitted on 7/2/2007
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I am in H4 visa and I dont have SSN... Anybody pls let me know if there is any possible ways to apply for SSN in H4 visa....?

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