I am on H4 visa and i want to convert it to H1-b.
1- Can i visit my native country (in Sep 06) after applying for this change of visa from H4 to H1B and before actual convertion happen. Will it create problems in my re-entry to US on H4 visa. (H4 is valid till January 07)
or shall i only visit my native county when actuall converstion from H4 to H1B is done?
2- After 1 or 2 years i again want to convert my visa from H1-B to H4 visa. How long this conversion takes? What are the chances that my H1-B to H4 visa is rejected? Do i have to Stamp the H4 from my native country even if i apply it from US?
My second concern is: I heard from someone that i can stay in US in H4 visa till its valid and i can start working on "H1 PETITION" (not H1 visa). I can go abroad and re-enter US on same H4 visa because its valid even after getting the H1 petition. If my H4 is expired i can renew my H4 and get it stamped even after geting the H1 Petition. Is it true and legal? Kindly advise as i dont want to comit any illegal thing. Your detailed answer will be highly helpful. Thanks alot.
1- Can i visit my native country (in Sep 06) after applying for this change of visa from H4 to H1B and before actual convertion happen. Will it create problems in my re-entry to US on H4 visa. (H4 is valid till January 07)
or shall i only visit my native county when actuall converstion from H4 to H1B is done?
2- After 1 or 2 years i again want to convert my visa from H1-B to H4 visa. How long this conversion takes? What are the chances that my H1-B to H4 visa is rejected? Do i have to Stamp the H4 from my native country even if i apply it from US?
My second concern is: I heard from someone that i can stay in US in H4 visa till its valid and i can start working on "H1 PETITION" (not H1 visa). I can go abroad and re-enter US on same H4 visa because its valid even after getting the H1 petition. If my H4 is expired i can renew my H4 and get it stamped even after geting the H1 Petition. Is it true and legal? Kindly advise as i dont want to comit any illegal thing. Your detailed answer will be highly helpful. Thanks alot.