H4 to H1b : SSN Office


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I came to US on a H4 Visa and recently my H1 got approved. I went to SSN office today (Oct 2, 2014) and they told me that I will need H1b Visa stamp to apply SSN.  I know people in the same scenario who dint to have h1b stamping got SSN. What should I do? Should I go to a different office? 

 

-CK

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I came to US on a H4 Visa and recently my H1 got approved. I went to SSN office today (Oct 2, 2014) and they told me that I will need H1b Visa stamp to apply SSN.  I know people in the same scenario who dint to have h1b stamping got SSN. What should I do? Should I go to a different office? 

 

-CK

 

You need the I-94 showing that you are in H1 status. A visa stamp is not needed.

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I received I-797 without  i94 attached. I printed the online I-94 and its shows H4.

 

April 1st week 2014 - H1b was filed.

May  20, 2014 - H4 was approved.

July  7, 2014 -  H1b was approved.

If you do not have an I94 attached to your I797 then your COS was denied and you are currently on H4. You need to exit and enter US with a valid H1B visa and I797 to be on H1B status and then apply for SSN.

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We went to a different SSN office and found out that employer has to file Change of Status. Then we can apply for SSN with the new I-797 (with I-94).

 

or go out of country to get Visa Stamped.

 

Well, that's what any of the regulars here could have told you...

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There is nothing fishy about the employer. I don't anticipate anything bad. I am just trying to understand all the options as per statistics. 

 

Things are not done per statistics. That is not how it works.

If all the paperwork, etc. is fine, there is no risk of a denial.

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