Changing L2 to H4

[SN_2002]

Hi,
I was working for an Indian company on L1 visa but recently (1 week back) I have joined another company on H1B visa. The H1B visa was approved in March but I started working as an employee of the company only a week back. My wife was with me on L2 visa and her H4 has not been applied yet. Now what is her status? Do I need to apply for her H4 visa? The HR people at my present employer told me that they would apply for my wife's H4 once I get couple of pay stubs. I am really concerned about my wife's status till then. I would be really grateful if anybody could help me on this.

[jaxen]

You should have applied for L2 to H4 along with your H1 application. You dont need paystubs to apply for H4. Do it now, before you make her illegal stay longer than 3 months.

[SN_2002]

Originally Posted by jaxen

You should have applied for L2 to H4 along with your H1 application. You dont need paystubs to apply for H4. Do it now, before you make her illegal stay longer than 3 months.

Thanks, Jaxen. My H1 was approved in March but I joined my employer in June. So, did my status change from L1 to H1 in March or June? In such a case is my wife out of status from March or June? I would really appreciate your quick response.

[dn_2004]

Originally Posted by SN_2002

Thanks, Jaxen. My H1 was approved in March but I joined my employer in June. So, did my status change from L1 to H1 in March or June? In such a case is my wife out of status from March or June? I would really appreciate your quick response.

I have a similar problem. Does anybody have any answer to the above mentioned issue??