H1B TO H4 COS

[Hyndu]

Hello,

I entered USA in June 2019 with H4 Visa stamped till Dec 2021. Changed to H1B in Jan 2020. But last month lost my job. So my h1b status will be valid only till Aug 15,2021. Have couple of questions about the other steps.

1) If not able to join another job before end of 2 months, Do I need to file I-539 for change of status to H4 even though i have visa stamped till Dec 2021 ?

2) If suppose I-539 is filed since its taking long time for approval now a days. If i travel out of country , will this application be automatically revoked ?

3) Will I be eligible for dropbox for H4  Visa stamping ?

Thank you.

[LeaveMessageH1B]

22 hours ago, Hyndu said:

Do I need to file I-539 for change of status to H4 even though i have visa stamped till Dec 2021 ?

Yes, since you changed status to H1B and started working on H1b..so technically when you loose job you don't fall back automatically to h4 even though you had stamped h4. 

22 hours ago, Hyndu said:

If i travel out of country , will this application be automatically revoked ?

Yes, by rule it will be considered abandoned. 

 

22 hours ago, Hyndu said:

Will I be eligible for dropbox for H4  Visa stamping ?

It totally depends on qualifying factors and your specific circumstances at the time filing or applying for dropbox eligibility.

[gopalakrishnach]

1. I guess yes since you moved to H1B.

2. Better not travel. Even revoked it will not be automatic I guess

3. No idea...