Do I need H1b visa Stamping to bring my wife on H4

[Dipakjaiswal]

Hi I have got my H1b approved recently and my wife is India she tried to come here on H4. the consulate asked had her visa on hold and gave back the passport including a white 221 G form saying needed additional documents. the documents they need is : my H1 visa stamping on my passport . since I recently got my H1 approved I never traveled outside USA. Is it mandatory to get Visa stamping from consulate to apply H4 for my wife. and she was rejected on f2 6 months ago. Please help me

[kabkaba]

It is generally not necessary, but sometimes consulates ask for it. Since they have specifically asked for it, you will have to get it. You can also try to send a letter stating that you don't have a Visa because you have not traveled outside yet, but you have an approved petition and change of status. It may work. If possible get the same letter written by an attorney.