Hi, I am currently in the USA on an H4 Visa, valid till 2007. I have applied for my H1 via premium processing and have received my approval for work, starting from Oct 1st 2006.
I would like to travel to India in August 2006. My question is :
1. Is it possible for me to re-enter USA on my current valid H4 visa, inspite of H1B approval? Will this create complications at the port of entry?
2. Do I need to get my passport stamped with H1 before I re-enter?
a) If yes, would I be able to return to USA in Aug/Sept (thats before the start date of H1 in Oct)?
b) If my H1 gets rejected in India, would I need to reapply for a fresh H4 before I can return to USA?
c) Can I go to Canada to get it stamped before I go to India, since I have heard stamping in Canada is easier, with less chances of being rejected?
Please let me know about the issues and risks involved so that I can take the right decision.
I would like to travel to India in August 2006. My question is :
1. Is it possible for me to re-enter USA on my current valid H4 visa, inspite of H1B approval? Will this create complications at the port of entry?
2. Do I need to get my passport stamped with H1 before I re-enter?
a) If yes, would I be able to return to USA in Aug/Sept (thats before the start date of H1 in Oct)?
b) If my H1 gets rejected in India, would I need to reapply for a fresh H4 before I can return to USA?
c) Can I go to Canada to get it stamped before I go to India, since I have heard stamping in Canada is easier, with less chances of being rejected?
Please let me know about the issues and risks involved so that I can take the right decision.