1. If you would like someone to review an H-4 application, please consult with an immigration attorney.  ISSS is not authorized to review H-4 applications as that can be construed as practicing law without a license since it is not a Temple-sponsored immigration form.
2. Email a completed H-4 Release Form to ISSS (sharonl@temple edu for Temple University / Temple Health H-1B Petitions and gabriella.pavlakis@temple.edu for FCCC petitions).
3. Compile all required documents*.
4. Attach a G-1450* to cover the H-4 application fee (currently $470 for Paper Filing). This fee covers all dependents included in the application. Make sure that you list the correct card number, the expiration date and the security code from the back of the card.  USCIS will not accept a stamped, typewritten name or a digital signature in place of an original "wet" signature. Keep the original forms in your possession per USCIS regulations 
5. Submit the Following to ISSS Either By Dropping Off or Mailing a Complete H-4 application to ISSS, 1938 Liacouras Walk, #204, Philadelphia, PA 19122.

*Required documents for an H-4 application include:  

• Signed Form I-539:  Visit www.uscis.gov/i-539 to fill out the most current version
• Signed Form I-539A (if multiple dependents): Supplemental Information for each additional dependent applicant
• Passport Page: Most recent passport biography page with date of expiration
• Most Recent I-94 
• Entry/Arrival Stamps: All U.S. entry/arrival stamps for each dependent
• Visa Stamps: All U.S. visa stamps issued to dependents (Canadian nationals are exempt)
• Other Immigration Documents (if any): This may include prior I-20 Forms, DS-2019 Forms, I-797 notices from USCIS issued to your dependent. Include all immigration documents for H-1B as well if your dependent is filing separately
• EADs: Copies of any Employment Authorization Document (EAD) issued to Dependents
• Waiver Documents: If Dependent was subject to the J Exchange Visitor Two Year Home Residence Requirement, provide documentation to show how the applicant fulfilled or waived the requirement if s/he is now or was previously subject. 
• Marriage / Birth Certificates 
• Translation of Marriage/Birth Certificates (if applicable)