- Dependent’s H4 visa (Spouse & minor Child) was stamped in India and they moved to the US in July 2018, Visa valid till April 2020 (Company A)
- Transferred H1B to Company B in July 2019
- All documents (me and dependents) were shared with Company B during H1B transfer
Feb 2022 - Applied for renewal of Child’s Passport via the Indian consulate & required H4 approval copy to be shared as part of the documentation. I approached Company B & understand they never filed for H4 visa for my dependents
Being new to the process didn’t know separate H4 approvals are required.
Questions:
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What should be the current action plan:
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Staying in the US, can they now apply for H4 based on my current H1B (valid till July 2022)?
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Should H4 dependent travel to India immediately?
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If yes, H4 visa stamping should be based on current H1B (07/15/2019 to 07/14/2022) OR new H1B approval (in process July 2022-24)?
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If asked, what reasons should H4 dependent (Spouse, Child) give for this lapse?
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Based on past records what are the outcome & chances?
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What should be the approach NPT - VISA stamping in India - 212 filing post visa stamping in India?