H4 Renewal from india

[sreereddy99]

hi guys,

i need some information regarding h4 renewal .

1. my wife is in india right now can we renew her h4 visa while she is in India ?

my h1 expires in july 2012 so i am starting my renew process next month .

2. my wife is planning to come in may or june of 2012 will this be a problem. ?

and how long it takes for renewal under regular process .

please let me know.

thanks in advance

sree.

[Chitown01]

She can apply for H4

Regular Processing takes anywhere between 2-4 months....usually it takes around4+ months, if you are lucky you will get it before.....

If you are in EVC or EC model, add Extra time, RFE is imminent for consulting jobs unless it is big 4 like Deloitte, KPMG, etc...

[sreereddy99]

hi chitown01

What is EVC or EC model ?

i am working full time for an American company

once i renew my h1 i am planning to send the documents for h4 stamping .and ones she is back to USA then will

renew h4 . will this work ?

sree

[pontevecchio]

H4 is not a petition. H4 is a status based solely on your valid H1 status and till the expiry of your valid H1 status. Once you renew the H1 she will be able to enter based on a H4 visa and will be in H4 status after coming here till your H1 petition expiry./

[sreereddy99]

thank you for the information pontevecchi