hepatology Posted June 13, 2011 Report Share Posted June 13, 2011 Hi, I am recently laid off from my H1B job. But I have valid H4 visa and valid I-94 (for H4) on my passport. I want to know whether my H4 status will be automatically activated (As I have valid H4 visa in my passport and valid I-94 for the H4 visa) or there is anything I have to do from my side. An early response is appreciated as I am in a difficult situation. Link to comment
hepatology Posted June 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 Hi Guru's, Does anybody have any idea about my above said situation. Please reply. Thanks in advance. Link to comment
dwarak_cit Posted June 14, 2011 Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 Hi, how did u manage to have both h1b & h4b? Link to comment
hepatology Posted June 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 Hi Dwarak, I first entered US on H4 and my H4 is valid till Jan 2012. Then I got my H1B approval while I was here (I-797A). Now I have valid H4 visa and attached valid I-94. But, actually I was on H1B. Now I wanted to know whether my previously valid H4 (Which is still valid) is automatically came in effect or I have to leave US and re-enter..... Link to comment
Nevish Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 You have to apply for Change of Status again Link to comment
hepatology Posted June 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 Hi Nevish, Thanks for your reply. If instead for applying for change of status can I just go to Canada/Mexico on my valid H4 (as I already have valid H4 stamped on my passport) and come back and just request the CBP officer to issue me a new I-94. Link to comment
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