No more employment pressure
Change after marrying an H-1B spouse
Unemployed on OPT, Changing to H-4
Background
A student who became unemployed during OPT married a partner in H-1B status and decided to change from F-1 to H-4.
Challenges
The allowed days of unemployment on OPT were nearly used up, so a lawful status that did not depend on employment was needed quickly.
Strategy
Changing to H-4 removed the requirement to stay employed to maintain status.
Outcome
The change to H-4 was approved, giving the client more time to adjust career plans.