Status not updated from H4 to H1

[write2kumudha]

Hi,

 

I was on H4 and applied for H1 and it got approved in Jul and for some reason my husband had to change a job and they filed a new H1 and my H4, which is valid till 2015. Last week I went to SSN office to apply for a new SSN and she said she was not able to verify my status and took a copy of I-797(H1 copy) .I got a letter 2 days back stating they cannot issue  me a card. So, when we went to SSN office they said that my status is showing H4 so need to get it updated from USICS. When I called them they said we cannot walk to the office directly and to book an appointment. I booked and the latest one I could get is on Nov 6th.

 

I have attended couple of interviews and all are in the state of getting finalized, but I cannot work without SSN..

 

My questions:

 

1. If I go on 6th will they be able to change my status immediately meaning same day or will  I need to wait for a longer time?

 

2. Is there anyway they can update my status in SSN office?

 

3. or what is needs to be done to change my status from H4 to H1? and I get my SSN within 2-3 weeks?

 

Any help regarding the issue is appreciable.

 

Regards,

 

Chummed

[jairichi]

Hi,

 

I was on H4 and applied for H1 and it got approved in Jul and for some reason my husband had to change a job and they filed a new H1 and my H4, which is valid till 2015. Last week I went to SSN office to apply for a new SSN and she said she was not able to verify my status and took a copy of I-797(H1 copy) .I got a letter 2 days back stating they cannot issue  me a card. So, when we went to SSN office they said that my status is showing H4 so need to get it updated from USICS. When I called them they said we cannot walk to the office directly and to book an appointment. I booked and the latest one I could get is on Nov 6th.

 

I have attended couple of interviews and all are in the state of getting finalized, but I cannot work without SSN..

 

My questions:

 

1. If I go on 6th will they be able to change my status immediately meaning same day or will  I need to wait for a longer time?

 

2. Is there anyway they can update my status in SSN office?

 

3. or what is needs to be done to change my status from H4 to H1? and I get my SSN within 2-3 weeks?

 

Any help regarding the issue is appreciable.

 

Regards,

 

Chummed

I believe when your husband's new employer filed a H1B petition for him they included your H4 too. In that case if your approval of H4 has taken place after your H1B approval you are currently on H4 status. If this is the case you need to exit and enter US on H1B visa or your employer applies for a change of status from h4 to H1B again by paying required H1B fees.

[Yuviz]

Hi write2Kumudha,

 

Even my case is same as yours. Could you please let me know if your COS is updated today as you got appointment with uscis on nov 6th.

Your reply is much appreciated.

 

Thanks

Yuviz