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wanderer123

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hello Folks, Can a Canadian citizen who entered US as a Canadian citizen ( and not on any visa ), apply for h4 ( cos ) and ead from within USA ?

p.s - spouse is on h1 and already in USA but for some specific reasons I prefer to apply for h4 from within usa.

Thx for your help
 
wanderer123 said:
hello Folks, Can a Canadian citizen who entered US as a Canadian citizen ( and not on any visa ), apply for h4 ( cos ) and ead from within USA ?

p.s - spouse is on h1 and already in USA but for some specific reasons I prefer to apply for h4 from within usa.

Thx for your help
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What is your status in US now, what you mean not any visa? They must have let you in on some status, you can file change of status from that to H4.
 
Canadians can enter US without any visa legally. So that’s my status. My husband is on h1b.

I prefer I change of status from within US. Hence my question. Thanks
 
wanderer123 said:
Canadians can enter US without any visa legally. So that’s my status. My husband is on h1b.

I prefer I change of status from within US. Hence my question. Thanks
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Check your i94 and see what visa are you allowed on. You can file COS, however the COS takes time for it to get approved. Check the implications what if its taking more than 6months and how can you extend your stay without crossing the border. If you cross the border while COS is in process it gets voided.

ps: Its easier if you activate your H4 at the border and then apply for H4ead.
 
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