H4 visa for wife without new H1-B stamp!!!

[questions_immi]

Hi,

I recently got married in Pakistan and want to bring my wide in the US on H-4 depdenent visa.(she will applying in Islamabad embassy)
The current H1-B visa stamp on my passport will be expiring in one month but I already have a new approval notice( for H1-B renewal) and my I-94 is valid for another 3 yrs.

I wanted to know:-
--Do I need to get a new visa stamp corresponding to my renewed H1B before my wife can apply OR can she apply based on the fact that I am here in legal status with valid work authorization and I-94.
--also will the visa duartion for my wife be based on my approval notice(expiry in 2011) or the stamped visa in my passport(expiring in 1 month)

many thanks

 

[manwithnoname]

Yes, your wife can get the stamp based on your H-1B approval notice. She need to carry the evidence of your marriage though ...

 

[desiboy100]

your wife just needs to take the original copy of your new H1B notice (you don't need to get a new visa stamp) and her visa will be valid until the expiry date of your NEW H1-B notice.

However, please make sure that your wife takes all the necessary documents including (but not limited to): pay stubs, marriage certificate, W2/Tax forms, company letter showing you are employed, marriage photos, etc.

Good luck.