Hello Everyone,
I was in US on L1-B when my H1B was filed in June 2012 with consular processing and my marital status was single then I come back to my Home country for my H1b stamping in July 2012 and get it done in August 2012. My H1b start date is 1st October 2012. I am planning to get marry(Court marriage) in Sept. 2012. My wife won't enter into US before Feb. 2013 as she is studying right now.
My My questions are:
1) Can I apply H4 for my wife before 1st October 2012(H1b status activated) based on Marriage certificate or I have to wait till my H1 status is activated (1st October 2012)?
2) How long does it take to get approval from USCIS for H4 case?
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks,
Rit
I was in US on L1-B when my H1B was filed in June 2012 with consular processing and my marital status was single then I come back to my Home country for my H1b stamping in July 2012 and get it done in August 2012. My H1b start date is 1st October 2012. I am planning to get marry(Court marriage) in Sept. 2012. My wife won't enter into US before Feb. 2013 as she is studying right now.
My My questions are:
1) Can I apply H4 for my wife before 1st October 2012(H1b status activated) based on Marriage certificate or I have to wait till my H1 status is activated (1st October 2012)?
2) How long does it take to get approval from USCIS for H4 case?
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks,
Rit