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Dependents

If the applicant is already in the U.S. and accompanied by dependents who need to attain or extend H-4 dependent status, the employee will indicate information in the "IU Indianapolis H-1B Applicant Information" E-Form and upload or send the following documents to the Office of International Affairs:

1. Original I-539 form and Supplement, if necessary. Please note this form should be completed and signed by the spouse (seeking H-4 status) or the oldest dependent. The H-1B should not be included on this form.  The Office of International Affairs will file the necessary documents for the H-1B beneficiary.

   If the oldest dependent is under age 14, it can be signed by the employee. However, the answers should be given from the perspective of the dependent. The employee should sign both signature sections.

   Please use Office of International Affairs' address in Section 4a. of the form I-539 (c/o IU Indianapolis Office of International Affairs, 902 W. New York St., ES 2126, Indianapolis, IN 46202).
   
   Your physical address (5a) is your home address in U.S.

2. The filing fee for form I-539 is $470 USD. 

   The following documents can be uploaded to the Atlas system or provided in paper copies when submitting the forms above.

3. Copy of I-94s (front and back) of all dependents;

4. Copy of passport showing biographical information and expiration date;

5. Copy of all forms verifying current visa status: I-20 if in F status; DS-2019's if in J status;

6. Copy of any USCIS Approval Notices and/or employment authorizations for dependents;

7. Copy of documentation verifying family relationship: visa page showing principal's name, marriage certificate, birth certificate, etc. (one document is sufficient for each dependent). If the original is in a foreign language please provide both the original and an English translation. See: Sample Translator's Statement  for an example.

8. Copy of passport, I-94 and other documents supporting visa status of the principal applicant (H-1B).

If the dependents are not in the U.S., no paperwork is required for the dependents. Please contact Office of International Affairs for additional information on how the dependents can acquire H-4 status.