Us visa for working spouse

phantom_menace Posts: 1, Reputation: 1

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Dec 11, 2009, 06:03 AM

Us visa for working spouse

What type of visa entitles my spouse to work in the us?I am a h1 b visa holder.

lawanwadee Posts: 3,653, Reputation: 124

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Dec 11, 2009, 09:04 PM

Visa for spouse of H-1B is H-4 but H-4 cannot work.
If he/she wants to work then apply for H-1B or L-1.

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