H1B Visa Renewal requires Dependent ( H4) Visa renewal too?

[nivasmurthy]

Hi Everyone,

I got my first H1B extension in Nov, 2011 and my wife got H4 in India and joined me in Dec 2011. After that I didn't leave US and didn't go for stamping. Meanwhile I changed my employer and joined a new company in last 6 months. My transfer got approved for 2 and Half years (Sept 2014). Even then I didn't leave USA and didn't get stamping. Now I am planning to go to India to attend my brother's wedding and getting ready to go for stamping in Hyderabad.

My questions

1.) if I go for Visa Stamping do I need to take my along with me and get her Visa too?

Her current Visa (h4) states that she has validty until 2014 but on her Visa stamp it shows my old employer's name since she got her Visa while I was with previous employer.

2. ) If I need to take her for stamping what is the procedure I need to follow?

Please help me. I really appreciate the help.

Thanks,

Nivas

[nivasmurthy]

Sorry there was a typo in my first question in the above post I have given those questions here again.

1.) if I go for Visa Stamping do I need to take my wife along with me and get her H4 Visa too?

Her current Visa (h4) states that she has validity until 2014 but on her Visa stamp it shows my old employer's name since she got her Visa while I was with previous employer.

2. ) If I need to take her for stamping what is the procedure I need to follow?

Thanks,

nivas

[pontevecchio]

1. Not necessary. H4 status is dependent on your H1 status with any employer. 2. NA.

[SameerH1Bworker]

If you and your dependents have VALID VISA stamp of PREVIOUS EMPLOYER then you all DO NOT need visa stamping.

You can come back to US & at POE show your NEW I-797. You'll get I-94 expiry date based on new I-797.

However, if you DO NOT have valid visa stamp of previous employer then you need to go for stamping.

[pontevecchio]

Just to add your spouse does not need a new H4 visa though you do.

[nivasmurthy]

Thanks all.

Awsome help.