H1/H4 Visa Stamping in India - Need advise - How to proceed

[saran2g]

Hi,

I have valid H1 and Currently I am in US and my family is in ( 2 kids) India. I am planning to go to India to bring my family. Since I got the visa extended here, I believe I have to make an appointment and go to US Consulate for Stamping. Here I have few clarifications put it here and if you could advise it would be really helpful.

1. Do I need to fill DS-160 for each and everyone separately?
2. Can I make one appointment with altogether (myself with family)?
3. Do I need to pay the fee for each of us separately?
4. what are the options I have, to pay the fee? whether I should pay from US or India?

Earliest response will be highly appreciated. Thanks.

Regards
Saravana

[meeunda]

Hi,

I have valid H1 and Currently I am in US and my family is in ( 2 kids) India. I am planning to go to India to bring my family. Since I got the visa extended here, I believe I have to make an appointment and go to US Consulate for Stamping. Here I have few clarifications put it here and if you could advise it would be really helpful.

1. Do I need to fill DS-160 for each and everyone separately? Yes
2. Can I make one appointment with altogether (myself with family)? No
3. Do I need to pay the fee for each of us separately? Yes
4. what are the options I have, to pay the fee? whether I should pay from US or India?
While making appointment - you will see the option. I guess you can also make payment in HDFC bank that info also you will come across as you book the appointment (Thee amount will be $190 or Rs. 12,920/-) refer http://www.ustraveldocs.com/in/ for appointment

Earliest response will be highly appreciated. Thanks.

Regards
Saravana

This is my opinion.

[raghvi]

This is my opinion.

You can book same appoint meant slot for H1 and H4, together.

This is my opinion not legal advice.

[saran2g]

Thanks for your information Raghvi & Meeunda. It is really helpful. One more quick question.

1. Can I make an appointment while I am in US or do I need to make an appointment when I am in India?

please let me know.

Thanks.
Saravana

[raghvi]

Thanks for your information Raghvi & Meeunda. It is really helpful. One more quick question.

1. Can I make an appointment while I am in US or do I need to make an appointment when I am in India?

please let me know.

Thanks.
Saravana

You can make it even if you are in US.

This is my opinion not legal advice.

[saran2g]

Hi Raghvi,

Thanks for your quick response. One more question please. I have completed the DS-160 form for myself and my dependents. Can you please let me know how do I make a single appointment for all of us?

Regards
Saravana.

[y-axisoverseas]

Hi,

H-4 (dependents):
If you are the principal holder of a valid H visa, your spouses, including same-sex spouses, and/or unmarried children (under age 21) may receive an H-4 visa to accompany you to the United States. However, your spouse/children are not permitted to work while in the United States.

Note: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is extending eligibility for employment authorization to certain H-4 dependent spouses of H-1B nonimmigrants who are seeking employment-based lawful permanent resident (LPR) status. Rest other H4 visa holders are not allowed to work

H-4 visa holders are allowed to open bank accounts and hold driver's license.

Note1: All the documents must be enclosed in ORIGINALS. The applicant either adult or child, must go in person at the USA Application center & US consulate for the submission of their application as they need to undergo Bio-metrics and interview. The hands of an applicant must be free with Mehndi, Kumkum, any other colors, cuts and wounds at the time of undergoing Biometrics.

Note2: Children below 14 years of age do not need to attend interview.


Thanks & Regards.