H4 extension - REAPPLY

[chitravenkata]

Am in H4 Visa. Our H1 & H4 visas expires on mar 3,2012. Next week we are applying for both the extensions in Premium. Hopefully, we get the approval by oct end.

In between, Can i go for a trip to india ?

or after getting approval, can i make a 2 months trip for nov/jan? Can I TRAVEL ?

Though, i couldnt go for stamping before march, After i return from india, DO I NEED TO REAPPLY FOR H4 EXTENSION AGAIN (since i go alone to india)?

[pontevecchio]

Your post is a tad confusing. The only requirement for you to come back is the H4 visa and your spouses latest approved H1 petition.

[chitravenkata]

My H4 is valid until march 2012.

Have applied for the h1/h4 extension.

What is the impact of Traveling to India when H1/H4 extension approval is in process ?

Do i need to reapply for the extension, after i return from india?

[chitravenkata]

Thanks for the reply.

I have my visa stamped until mar,2012.

So, i can come back with his latest h1 documents.

& most importantly, i dont need to apply again for H4 extension, after my return to u.s.

The same H4 extension approval(approved when i was in travel to india) is valid.

Is that right?

[pontevecchio]

The H4 extension approval is IMMATERIAL. You can come back with a facially valid H4 visa and your spouses latest H1 petition for the sponsor he is working for at that time.

H1 extension is a new petition. H4 extension is merely a status extension based on the H1 extension.

[chitravenkata]

Thanks for your reply pontevecchio.

If i want to get stamping in india, how early can i go for visa interview, before the expiration date?

My visa expires on MARCH 3,2012.

If i plan 1 month trip to india during november, CAN I GO for visa stamping during NOVEMBER,2011 itself?

Is it too early or is there any time limit before expiration, to attend the visa interview?

Please advise me. Thanks.

[pontevecchio]

"If i want to get stamping in india, how early can i go for visa interview, before the expiration date?"

That would be based on the consulate. So please email them or ask them.