H4 work eligibility

[sudha_apj]

Hello,

So, here is my situation. I've come to USA on F1 and am a masters degree holder. I am OPT right now, without a valid visa. That prevents me from coming back here, once I go to India. For this very reason, I am planning to file H1 asap. Can I go to India, when my H1 is still in process?
Two cases,
I go to India, my h1 is through, get married, come back and get back to work.
I go to India, my h1 is rejected, get married, come back as dependent. That makes me ineligible to work? Even if I have a higher degree here and am on OPT before leaving? How long will I be ineligible to work?
Or, I come here as a dependent, and then my h1 is approved, go for stamping, come back and work?

Makes any sense?
Some one aware and been through this, please reply.

Regards.

 

[nkm-oct23]

You can go to India while your H1 is in process, you will then go to a US consulate there to obtain H1 visa once you receive approval.

It doesn't matter what your qualifications are, as a dependent of H1 holder, you are not allowed to work as long as you remain the dependent status.

If you arrive in the US on a dependent status and obtain change of status to H1, you can work without having to go for a visa stamp (unless the approval notice directs you to do so)