Still do not have a clear answer
Hi,
I am still unable to verify the situation. I am currently out of the country after my 6th year on H1B. No one was able to provide a clear answer and so, I did not want to take any chances. I have written to the US embassy in my home country for clarification and about to seek 2nd opinion from another attorney. According to my husband's current attorney, H4 is dependant on the principal H1, as long as H1 valid, spouse should get the H4 even beyond six years. As soon as I get more info on this situation, I will let you know. The attorney from my last job said that the situation is not clear in the books. How can this be? This is law, if there is a gray area, one should be able to argue with the USCIS if a problem comes up.
-Mei2005