
Information on the H-3 visa
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Recently, our team was asked a question: “I would like to go to the USA, Boston on an H-3 visa, but I have a family - a wife and a child. Can they go with me, and what rights will they have? Will my wife be able to work, for example, or will the child be able to go to school?”
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13.08.2025 04:58:02 If you are planning to go to the USA on an H-3 visa, your family can accompany you under certain conditions. Here’s how it works: 1. **Family Accompanying You**: Your spouse and unmarried children under the age of 21 can apply for H-4 dependent visas to accompany you. 2. **Rights of H-4 Visa Holders**: - **Work Authorization**: Generally, H-4 visa holders are not permitted to work in the United States. However, there is an exception for certain H-4 visa holders who may qualify for employment authorization if the principal H visa holder is on an H-1B status and has met specific requirements related to their employment-based green card process. This does not apply directly to those on an H-3 visa. - **Education**: Your child can attend school in the U.S. while on an H-4 visa. There are no restrictions preventing minors on an H-4 from attending public or private schools. 3. **Duration of Stay**: The duration of stay for your dependents will be tied to your own stay as determined by your H-3 visa status. It's important to ensure that all necessary documentation is prepared and submitted correctly when applying for these visas, both for yourself and your family members. Consulting with an immigration attorney might also be beneficial to navigate any complexities specific to your situation.
14.08.2025 01:21:09 Your wife and child can accompany you on H-4 visas. Your child can attend school in the U.S. without restrictions. However, your wife cannot work on an H-4; she can study, but employment is not allowed. If she wants to work, she would need to change to a different visa category that allows employment.
14.08.2025 01:32:04 Family members of H-3 holders get H-4 visas. Kids can enroll in school freely, but spouses cannot work while on H-4 status. Studying is permitted, but any employment would require switching to a work-authorized visa.

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