Maggie2017

Hello, I have submitted my papers to the USCIS to change my visa status from H1 to H4. I have received the H4 COS petition receipt from the USCIS. My passport is set to expire soon. Considering COS process can take a few months, I was hoping to get my passport renewed in the US while my H4 petition is still pending with USCIS. Is this allowed as USCIS has my current passport number in the COS application which will change if I renewed my passport. Any inputs in this regard would be appreciated. Thanks!

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Hi, I would like to know if I can start my employment with the new employer (during H1B grace period) with the FedEx receipt (enough proof that my H1B application was received by USCIS)? If that is not an option during the H1B grace period, I would like to know if applying for H1B change of employer under premium processing would help as it would take 2-3 days to receive a receipt confirmation or would I be able to commence employment with the new employer only after receiving the USCIS paper receipt (which in my understanding takes 1-3 weeks)? Regards,