How long does it take to get H4 approved for someone who is already in the US (currently on L2)

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   Jacob SapochnickPro

   San Diego Immigration Attorney

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   Answered December 01, 2011 08:38. It is best to check the processing times for form I-539 for the exact time frame. But typically it takes about 90 days to get the H4 processed. If filed along with the H1B case, H4 cases are processed at the same time. So if you file the H1B premium processing along with the H4 request the case can be processed in 15 days.
   
   But in your case, the H1B is already approved so you are looking at 90 days more or less.

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   William D. Fong

   Houston Immigration Attorney

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   Answered December 01, 2011 08:41. If your husband has already been approved for a change of status with an effective date, your I-539 COS can request that same date.

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   J Ferrari

   Los Angeles Immigration Attorney

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   Answered December 01, 2011 10:22. Estimated processing times are as posted on the USCIS website.

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   C. C. Abbott

   Fort Myers Immigration Attorney

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   Answered December 01, 2011 15:54. Attorney Ferrari has provided an accurate comment. You need to use the USCIS site for the local times for processing as it varies in different regions of the US.

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