Hi,
Iam currently on h4 visa valid till sept 2016,planning to apply for h1b for this year(2015)
Iam here to clarify few of my doubts on H4 to H1 transfer.
I have to goto to india this year any time between march to November,just wanted to understand all the scenerios.
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Can I travel to India before h1b petition approvel (I mean before I receive EAC number)
1a) In this case can I goto india and travel come back on h4 visa since my h1b is not yet approved
1b) Will my h1b application be still valid since I was out of the country
1c) What if it gets approved when iam in india,can I still return to US on h4 with no issues
1d) please explain me the term h1 abondaned,does this mean cancellation ? -
what if I go to India after h1b petition is approved (I mean after I receive EAC number) i.e, may to October
2a) Can I goto India and come back on H4 visa once I receive EAC number
2b) Does this Cos starts immediately once I receive EAC number
2c) What if I come back from india on h4 visa and then apply for change of status, can I continue staying in USA and start working on Oct1st 2015.
Please please please help me, this is a very big step in my life and wanted to be sure before taking any step.Your suggestions not only help me but also helps many H4 candidates who are willing to apply for H1