Old valid Visa + new H1B = H4 Stamping any problems ?

[mani_vinayaka]

Hello ,

I am holding a valid visa till 2007 and the visa has my old company 123 name and the old petetion number.Recently i transfered my H1 to a new company AAA .

Now i am applying for my wife H4 visa. Is it necessary that i need to get the new visa stamp done with my new company name AAA on my visa.

Can you please helpme/tell me whether it is compulsory to get the stamp and if it is not necessary then what are all the documents required that needs to be carried during H4 Stamping

eagarly waiting for the reply.

Thanks for the help.

Regards,
Sreedharala

 

[gmanu]

H1/H4 with old stamping

Hi,

No, there should not be any problems if you have a valid stamping on your passport although you don't work for that company anymore. However you do need to carry your new H1B approval notice with you. Make sure you have that with all the othe documents generally needed for h1/h4 stamping. Check various immigration websites for details on that.
I went on a vacation with my old stamping which was valid and came back without a problem having my new I-797 from the new employer, they did stop me and take me into the room but the officer in there approved it and said it's valid. It's legal and they can't do anything about it to stop you from entering. My wife came back with the Old H4 stamping and she was not even asked a question. So don't worry, you should be fine.