F2 to H1B

[priyatham]

Hi,

My wife and I both applied for H1B. Mine got approved, but my wife's status is still "Case was Received" as of today Oct 11 2016.

1.Should i start applying for H4?

2. As my status changed from F1 to H1, should my wife leave the country as her F2 status will be void Or can she stay as she is waiting for the status of H1.

[SKDS160]

Hi,

My wife and I both applied for H1B. Mine got approved, but my wife's status is still "Case was Received" as of today Oct 11 2016.

1.Should i start applying for H4?

2. As my status changed from F1 to H1, should my wife leave the country as her F2 status will be void Or can she stay as she is waiting for the status of H1.

You are correct. She is no longer on F2 status. She has to leave the country and return after getting H1 (after her H1 is approved) or H4 stamped.