Change of status from H4 to H1

[sravanthi surapuram]

Hi all,

Here is my case,

I am on H-4 and applied for H-1 in Dec 2011.

I went to India in May 2012, when i was in India my H-1 got approved but i didnt get I-94.

I came back to US on my H-4.

Now How can i change my status to H-1 using my H-1 approval?

Please suggest me ASAP,

Thank you.

[pontevecchio]

1. Is the job available. ? 2. Will the sponsor spend money to file a H1 petition with COS from H4 or will he want you to leave and come back with the H1 visa?

[sravanthi surapuram]

The job is not available

Can i go through COS process without having job in hand?

If yes, Can it be done without a lawyer?

Please Reply.

[t75]

H1B requires a JOB. Paperwoek is filed by employer only. Only after you have approval with COS or stamping can you be on H1B.

[sravanthi surapuram]

i have an approved H1 document with me, but my I-94 has H4 on it.

Can i change my I-94 status from H4 to H1 with the approved H1 document.

Please reply.

[pontevecchio]

Why would you change to H1 status if there is no job? Do you want to be out of status?