H1 to H4 COS Concerns

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ranban

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My wife is currently on H1 and works in a different city in US and wants to convert to H4. Couple of general concerns on the H1 to H4 conversion:
- How long is the process in general once the application is filed? Is there a premium processing for H4?
- Since the COS will be filed, would the I-94 come along with the I797 approval notice so she can maintain the H4 status while in the country ? Is there a requirement to step out and get a H4 visa ?
- She was previously on H4 for 4.5 years from 2004-2008. Will she get the h4 only for the balance of 1.5 year or can get the H4 until my H1 time until 2013?

Greatly appreciate your responses.
 
ranban said:
My wife is currently on H1 and works in a different city in US and wants to convert to H4. Couple of general concerns on the H1 to H4 conversion:
- How long is the process in general once the application is filed? Is there a premium processing for H4?
**** it may take 3-4 months. I don't think COS has premium processing.
- Since the COS will be filed, would the I-94 come along with the I797 approval notice so she can maintain the H4 status while in the country ? Is there a requirement to step out and get a H4 visa ?
****if her COS gets approved then with H4 approval notice she will get I-94 attached and that I-94 will be having validity till your H1 approval notice as she is your spouse and she can stay in US till I-94 expiry date. If she goes out then she need to get H4 visa and then enter with H4 visa.
- She was previously on H4 for 4.5 years from 2004-2008. Will she get the h4 only for the balance of 1.5 year or can get the H4 until my H1 time until 2013?
----- Till your H1
Greatly appreciate your responses.
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---------------- if she was out of status on H1 then COS may be denied.
 
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