H1b stamping 221g-how to convert to H4?

[helloworld1234]

I was on H4 visa as dependant -Jan2007-June09
subsequent I797 h4 approval may08-oct2010
But meanwhile I found an employer for h1b,H1B I797 approved in July09
I went for my H1b stamping and they gave me a
form 221g green requesting additional documents.
I am now afraid that once I submit the requested documents the
processing time in such cases is 3-9 months.

My questions are:-
- Can I apply for a H4 visa while my H1b is pending? (husban'sd H1b stamped is a clear case)
- Can I cancel my h1b application for stamping? If yes, how? Would a
letter from my employer suggesting that he is not intersted any longer
in continuing my case of H1b since its taking too long help?
-If I cancel H1b would the consular suspect that there was an issue
with my filing or something since I cancelled so quickly?
-Since I have shown job intent and worked for oct nov dec09 based on
approved I797, how can I convince counsular that I would not work on
H4 visa?

[shervin143]

Answers below.

I was on H4 visa as dependant -Jan2007-June09
subsequent I797 h4 approval may08-oct2010
But meanwhile I found an employer for h1b,H1B I797 approved in July09
I went for my H1b stamping and they gave me a
form 221g green requesting additional documents.
I am now afraid that once I submit the requested documents the
processing time in such cases is 3-9 months.

My questions are:-
- Can I apply for a H4 visa while my H1b is pending? (husban'sd H1b stamped is a clear case)

>>> Yes.

- Can I cancel my h1b application for stamping? If yes, how? Would a
letter from my employer suggesting that he is not intersted any longer
in continuing my case of H1b since its taking too long help?

>>> Yes

-If I cancel H1b would the consular suspect that there was an issue
with my filing or something since I cancelled so quickly?

>>> You have the right to revoke the application for whatever might be the reason.

-Since I have shown job intent and worked for oct nov dec09 based on
approved I797, how can I convince counsular that I would not work on
H4 visa?

>>> You cannot work on H4. Working in H4 is illegal and will have bigger consequences. So there will be no such question.

[shashank1980]

similar situation

@helloworld1234

Were you able to withdraw your h1b and apply for h4? My wife is in a similar situation and we would like to apply for a h4. Thanks.