L1b to H4 Change of Status Query

As USCIS processing times are not certain, and you would like your new employment authorization to be in effect in approximately three months, you should probably start at this point. Kindly note that eligibility for H-4 work is restricted to those whose principal H-1B holder spouse has either an approved 1-140 petition or has applied for a labor certification application or employment based immigrant visa petition which has been pending at least 365 days. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee & Arthur Lee, Esqs.’ (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.