F1 to H4

[Balu167]

Hi Everyone,

My OPT expired and I am on 60 days grace period after OPT. I have applied for status change to H4 three months ago which is still pending. Do I have to leave the country if I do not hear from USCIS before 60 days grace period complete? 

My spouse employer told me that I can stay until USCIS makes a decision. My question is if I stay more than 60 days after OPT and in case if I get a denial, will those additional days(days stayed after 60 days grace period) count as illegal stay? 

Thanks,

[Warangalbidda]

1. You can stay until the decision is made.

2. You will not be considered as illegal stay

[kittu_123]

@Balu167   What all document are required for Change of status(F1 to H4)? may I know step by step process. 

[Balu167]

form I-539 
Marriage certificate 
Passport and visa copies
I-94
Social 
current status and expiry date
OPT employment information

Recent Pay slips

[Balu167]

On 3/27/2019 at 1:29 PM, kittu_123 said:

@Balu167   What all document are required for Change of status(F1 to H4)? may I know step by step process. 

We utilized attorney services.

[kittu_123]

On 4/15/2019 at 10:10 AM, Balu167 said:

form I-539 
Marriage certificate 
Passport and visa copies
I-94
Social 
current status and expiry date
OPT employment information

Recent Pay slips

whose recent pay slips ? Me (H1B) or wife(F1-H4)?