Hi experts.
Need your advice.
Currently working in the US on F1 OPT, and just got my i-797 for H1B starting Oct (Change of Status)
My dependent are not yet in the US. How soon can they go for H4? Should they wait until after Oct when I transition to H1B or can they appear for H4 interview before Oct?
Can my dependent go with photocopies of my I-797 or do I have to mail original?
Thanks for your help
They can go for H4 stamping any time using the copy of your I-797. If approved before 1st October, the visa start date will match the I-797 which should be 1st October. And so they can only enter the US on or after 1st October.
Okay. Thanks Kalpesh.
I was wondering if there would be eyebrows raised at the consular since I am still on F1 until October 1st
Have your employer done premium process or normal petition ?
My employer did normal.
Does this impact the timeline for dependent to go for stamping?
when your employer has done petition ( date and month ) and also location ( which centre they sent petition application )?