What is a primary feature of the H-4 classification?

The H-4 classification is specifically designed for the dependents of H-1B, H-2A, H-2B, or H-3 visa holders. This classification allows the spouses and children (under the age of 21) of individuals holding these types of work visas to stay in the United States legally. The primary feature of the H-4 classification is its function as a dependent visa, which facilitates family unity and allows family members to accompany the main visa holder during their stay in the U.S.

While the H-1B, H-2A, H-2B, and H-3 visas relate to different categories of temporary work, the H-4 serves as an important link that enables the family members of these visa holders to reside in the U.S. The option concerning the spouse or child of a J-1 visa holder refers to a different classification, specifically the J-2 classification. Temporary agricultural workers are covered under a different visa category and do not relate directly to the H-4 classification. Employment authorization for family members can vary, and while H-4 visa holders have had limited access to employment authorization in certain circumstances, the primary defining feature of the classification itself pertains to the familial relationship with H