H4 visa how soon?

kabkaba

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I am an F1 student and I will be doing OPT from Jan. My employer will petition for H1B for me on April 1 and it will be effective from October 1. (Assuming I get it, even US Masters degree holders cap was reached last year)

Once I get my approval, how soon can I get H1 stamp before October 1? Also, how soon can my wife apply for an H4 before October 1 or does she have to wait until that day to apply/enter?
 
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