H4 visa (H1B-expired passport)

[GC10-11]

Hi, 

 

My wife needs to go for H4 visa stamping in India and my passport has expired, and am in the process of renewing it (I am in US and I hear it might take 6-8 weeks).  Does my wife have to wait until I renew my passport to apply for her visa? Can she go for her visa while I submit my passport for renewal/reissue?

 

Thanks!

[jairichi]

Hi, 

 

My wife needs to go for H4 visa stamping in India and my passport has expired, and am in the process of renewing it (I am in US and I hear it might take 6-8 weeks).  Does my wife have to wait until I renew my passport to apply for her visa? Can she go for her visa while I submit my passport for renewal/reissue?

 

Thanks!

When is your I94 expiry date? I am sure that your I94 expired with your passport expiry. If your I94 has expired your stay in US is illegal.  

[t75]

She needs approval notice.

[rahul412]

Hi, 

 

My wife needs to go for H4 visa stamping in India and my passport has expired, and am in the process of renewing it (I am in US and I hear it might take 6-8 weeks).  Does my wife have to wait until I renew my passport to apply for her visa? Can she go for her visa while I submit my passport for renewal/reissue?

 

Thanks!

She doesn't need your passport for H1 interview. She is good to go.

[GC10-11]

When is your I94 expiry date? I am sure that your I94 expired with your passport expiry. If your I94 has expired your stay in US is illegal.  

I-94 is valid until Nov.2015.

[jairichi]

I-94 is valid until Nov.2015.

You are lucky. Normally I94 expiry date is based on I797 or passport expiry date whichever is earlier. You wife needs a copy of your I797 for H4 visa stamping.

[GC10-11]

Thanks to all!