H4 Information

[manit_84]

Hello,

I have applied for my H1 and I should get an approval in couple of months. My wife is in India and I would like to call her on H4. Can she apply for H4 as soon as I get my H1 approval.

Thanks for spending time and replying back.

[shervin143]

Yes.

[manit_84]

Yes.

Thanks for the information and she can come to US as soon she gets the visa.

[shervin143]

She can travel only on or after the H1B petition becomes effective.

Thanks for the information and she can come to US as soon she gets the visa.

[manit_84]

She can travel only on or after the H1B petition becomes effective.

So when will a H1 petition become effective is it after October 1st you are saying.

[manit_84]

And if she cant come on H4 before October can she apply for F2 once she gets H4 visa ?

[shervin143]

If you have filed the H1B under a new CAP (2013), then it will be effective on or after Oct 1st 2012.

So when will a H1 petition become effective is it after October 1st you are saying.

[shervin143]

Yes, she can. Her H4 visa in the passport will be cancelled when she appears for F2. Once she is in U.S, you have file a COS from F2 to H4. It is just waste of money.

And if she cant come on H4 before October can she apply for F2 once she gets H4 visa ?

[manit_84]

Is there any way I can call her to US early ??

[shervin143]

She can try and get a B2 visa. If it gets approved, she can travel to U.S. B2 is for tourism. She won't be stay for more than 6 months in B2.

Is there any way I can call her to US early ??