H4 Extension/Stamping

[prabhakaran1987]

Hi,

I applied for my H1B extension in premium processing and got approval until 2020. Now i am planning to apply for H4 extension as her H4 is getting expired on sep 2017. Also we are planning for a visit to india on may/june 2017. My question is.

1. If i want to apply for H4 extension do i need to apply or just i can go for stamping in chennai when we go to india.

2. Do we need to apply for H4 extension also or just getting a stamp is enough.

Please reply.

[mojo123]

If you go for stamping before you get H4 approval/extended, then the stamping (once you get it from the Consulate) will be valid only until Sept 2017 for your wife. And it will be valid on your H1 until 2020. I am actually surprised why you didn't apply for extending both together.

[pontevecchio]

1. SHE can go and get a H4 visa based on your approved H1 petition during your visit.

2. No need to extend her H4 if she is coming back from a trip in June. H4 extensions are status extenstions and there is no H4 petition involved.

[Ch.giri]

Hello,

No need to apply any extension for dependents, you can schedule visa appointment with chennai consulate for you and your wife when you are in India. Carry all the approved extension documents for visa interview.