H4 Visa Validity Date

[anup19]

Hello,

I have a question about the validity date for the H-4 visa. My situation is as follows:

1. I have valid H-1B visa stamp from my previous employer till September 2012.

2. I changed my job in May 2011 and my H-1B was transferred to new employer till Mar 2014. I have not done stamping for this new H-1B yet. So, I basically have old H-1B stamp on my passport showing Sep 2012 as expiry date.

3. I am planning to travel to India this December. I know I don't have to go for stamping since i would have a valid visa stamp when I travel back in January 2012.

4. My wife is planning to go for H-4 visa stamping in December. What would be the validity date for her H-4 visa stamp and I-94? - Same as my H-1B visa stamp i.e. Sep 2012 or Mar 2014 as per my new I-797 approval form?

Thanks in advance

[pontevecchio]

Her visa stamp will be valid till the expiry of your current and latest H1 approval as will be the I94. MAKE sure she takes your latest approval for the visa interview and that she makes sure that the correct dates are input.

[srpunuru]

anup19,

when are you planning to book dates for VISA. even i am getting married in December and have to go to VISA in december. I just have my H1 VISA STAMPED till AUG 2012 but I 797 till APRIL 2012.

Thanks

Sri