h4-2-h1victim
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Friends,
I have a unique case,atleast thats what I feel.I came to US on H4 in Sept'03.I applied for a H1B from company Y with premium processing option in Jan'04. My husband's H1b/my H4 from company X expired in jan'04,so he got the extension approval in march.Also,In march I got my H1B approved from company Y but my attorny lost the visa approval I797B so had to request a duplicate copy, later got my SSN in May'04.
Due to 16July deadline for revalidation within US,attorny from my husband's company suugested to get H4 stamped on my passwd as I didnot had any job till that time and didnot want to goto consulate in delhi. We sent our papers on July3 for revalidation(my H4/his H1B). Also, I started working on July 6th. Later, I got my passport with H4 stamping after 4-5 weeks.
Problem lies here - we are planning to visit India in nov'04 and want to get my H1B stamped in delhi as I am working now. But,company Y's attorny is saying that by getting H4 stamp during july'04, I indirectly changed my status back from H1 - H4 and my H1 doesnot hold good and might have trouble while H1B stamping in india.If I go to india,at consulate they might not be able to pullup records related to my H1B and they might cancel my H1b. I will be helpless without any job..
Please advice ASAP as I am in a big trouble now.
regards,
h4-2-h1victim
Friends,
I have a unique case,atleast thats what I feel.I came to US on H4 in Sept'03.I applied for a H1B from company Y with premium processing option in Jan'04. My husband's H1b/my H4 from company X expired in jan'04,so he got the extension approval in march.Also,In march I got my H1B approved from company Y but my attorny lost the visa approval I797B so had to request a duplicate copy, later got my SSN in May'04.
Due to 16July deadline for revalidation within US,attorny from my husband's company suugested to get H4 stamped on my passwd as I didnot had any job till that time and didnot want to goto consulate in delhi. We sent our papers on July3 for revalidation(my H4/his H1B). Also, I started working on July 6th. Later, I got my passport with H4 stamping after 4-5 weeks.
Problem lies here - we are planning to visit India in nov'04 and want to get my H1B stamped in delhi as I am working now. But,company Y's attorny is saying that by getting H4 stamp during july'04, I indirectly changed my status back from H1 - H4 and my H1 doesnot hold good and might have trouble while H1B stamping in india.If I go to india,at consulate they might not be able to pullup records related to my H1B and they might cancel my H1b. I will be helpless without any job..
Please advice ASAP as I am in a big trouble now.
regards,
h4-2-h1victim