I am currently on a H4 visa and am living in USA. My H1B visa application for 2010 (with COS) has been approved. The 2010 H1B visa is valid from October 1st 2009. I would greatly appreciate if anyone can help me with a couple of questions that I have. I searched on the USCIS and US consulate website but didnt find any information on this.
Q1;
I will be traveling to India in mid August. What is the earliest date I can visit the US consulate for getting the H1B visa stamp on my passport? Many people have told me differently on this!
a) Any time while I am in India - say August 25th?
b) 20 days before October 1st.
c) 10 days before October 1st.
d) Only after October 1st.
Q2
If the answer to Q1 is either (a) or (b) or (c), when can I travel back to the USA? Can I travel back before October 1st? If yes, will I be on a H1B or H4 status till October 1st?
Thanks in advance!
Q1;
I will be traveling to India in mid August. What is the earliest date I can visit the US consulate for getting the H1B visa stamp on my passport? Many people have told me differently on this!
a) Any time while I am in India - say August 25th?
b) 20 days before October 1st.
c) 10 days before October 1st.
d) Only after October 1st.
Q2
If the answer to Q1 is either (a) or (b) or (c), when can I travel back to the USA? Can I travel back before October 1st? If yes, will I be on a H1B or H4 status till October 1st?
Thanks in advance!
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