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Amita Shah
Feb 18, 2009, 05:44 PM
I am in USA with my husband having H1b visa and I have dependent visa i.e H4 visa, I want to apply for my H1B visa. I want to know about the procedure to apply.

Amita

DCcityboy
Feb 18, 2009, 06:30 PM
You need to have a petitioner file for your H-1B. Position must require a bachelors degree and you must have that degree. Should file change of status on form I-129 with H supplement on or about April 1, 2009, for a October 1, 2009 job start date.

The I-797 approval notice will have your new I-94 at the bottom to show your new nonimmigrant visa status, H-1B. Good luck!

DCcityboy
Feb 18, 2009, 07:50 PM
Also, remember that your time as an H-4 no longer counts towards the 6 year max. there is a new memo from USCIS clarifying this point.