Hi Anil,
I am planning to file H4 COS online from H1B. I refer to you blog, and found the following statement -
Can Form i539 be filled online?
Currently, you can file I-539 online only if you are filing for yourself and want to extend your B-1, B-2, F-1, F-2, H-4, M-1, or M-2 status.
If you need to change your status like changing from H1B to H4, you need to file a paper form.
Please clarify, H1B to H4 COS only for me - I can file online, right?
Hi @jitu
I do not understand your confusion here. It clearly says that H1B to H4 COS cannot file online.
Hi Anil,
My wife just applied for a H1B to H4 COS online and also got a receipt number. I had read your advice and I am a little confused on how USCIS allowed the submission to be done online. Your advice is usually quite solid and I was wondering if this one piece is outdated. I just want to make sure there USCIS does not come back later asking for a paper submission. Do you think that is possible?
Hi @truckerboy
I would check again and it is possible that USCIS has opened the filing of COS online now.
They keep adding new options.
I just verified, H4 COS is now allowed to be filed online.
I am not sure when did they changed it. I will update the page.
Thanks for your information. I appreciate it.
Question … what did you choose for current status. I don’t see H1B in drop down. It’s either H1B1, H1B2, H1B3, H1B4, H1B5, H1BS. What is right option to pick
Hi,
what did you finally choose for current status?
I didn’t start yet. Waiting for some guidance
I was able to select H1B when I did the form online in OCT2020.