Is my H4 still valid?

[goodluckishere]

My spouse h1 and my h4 was extended till Mar 2013.

Later, an employer filled h1 for me. I travelled to India in Dec 2011 and my h1 got rejected.

Now, can I use h4 petition(one that was extended till Mar 2013) for new h4 stamping?

OR

Do I have get COS from h1 to h4 done before I go for H4 stamping?

Please advise.

[pontevecchio]

You do not need an approved H4 petition. There is no such thing as a H4 Petition. H4 changes are status changes.

All you need to do is to apply for a H4 visa with valid proof of your spouses H1 status.

[goodluckishere]

Thank you so much!