H4 to H1B conversion

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bnagdev

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Hi,

I would like to know how long does it take to change the status from H4 to H1B if i have a valid job offer and am within the USA . Also can you please let me know if there any other rules which i should be aware of . Sorry i am totally new to US Immigration and have no idea about it .

Thanks in advance ..
 
hi ,
i am also in same situvation..
any one one help us....

Please help me with the process of conversion from H4 to H1.I am on H4 right now and I am looking for a employer who can file H1 for me.
1.If employer files H1 through normal processing in month of july ,can i know the tentative day of approval?

2.If employer files H1 through premium processing in month of july ,can i know the tentative day of approval?

3. if my H4 to H1 denied,again when i can apply.Do i need to apply in april only.

4.My spouse employeer is planning to extend my H4 visa along with spouse H1 visa.however i have H1 sponsor who is planning to initiate my H4 to H1 conversion.
should i ask spouse employeer to wait till my h4 to H1 conversion get confirm or else simulatanously can we process for both.
 
chandusday said:
hi ,
i am also in same situvation..
any one one help us....

Please help me with the process of conversion from H4 to H1.I am on H4 right now and I am looking for a employer who can file H1 for me.
------- if you find Desi employer dont file H1 through them.
1.If employer files H1 through normal processing in month of july ,can i know the tentative day of approval?
---------------------No you will not know.
2.If employer files H1 through premium processing in month of july ,can i know the tentative day of approval?
----- Suppose H1 petition reaches USCIS on 1st July then you can expect the result in 25-28 July. It may be approved or denied Or RFE may be sent if RFE is sent then count 25 days again from the date USCIS gets RFE

3. if my H4 to H1 denied,again when i can apply.Do i need to apply in april only.
----- it depends on the denial reason
4.My spouse employer is planning to extend my H4 visa along with spouse H1 visa.however i have H1 sponsor who is planning to initiate my H4 to H1 conversion.
------------------------- Better extend your H4 with your spouse H1 extension. lawyer can file extension for both of you and if sends in same envelope then both cases may be approved same day and you both will get I-94 validity of same date.


should i ask spouse employer to wait till my h4 to H1 conversion get confirm or else simultaneously can we process for both.
*** if your H4 to H1 gets approved then your spouse employer has nothing to do with your H1. First get H4 extension and once H4 extension is approved then file H4 to H1 COS so that if your H1 gets denied you will remain on H4.
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** don't file H1 through any employer who does not have direct job for you . if the employer wants to place you at client site it means employer does not have real job for you. at this time USCIS is rejection many H4 to H1 petitions.many who go out of US for Visa stamping like H1 or H4 are being rejected .
 
I am in H1B, which is currently valid only upto 23-Jan-2013. My visa is in extending process and hopefully it may get extend by end of Jan. After that, I am planning to apply H4 for my spouse and planning to bring her in US by March end and then apply H1B. I have some questions regarding H4 to H1 conversion.

1. Can I apply for H4 to H1 conversion for my wife before she comes US?
2. Eventhough I planned to apply for H1 conversion during March end, which is the best period for applying H1?
3. Can she apply H1 and go back to India for 2-3 months?

Thanks in advance for your valuable feedback.
 
H4 to H1 Conversion

Hi,

Could anyone give info on how an H4 guy can change his status to H1B.
What is the procedure for H4 To H1B conversion?
Who can do this ?
 
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