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    Rajee1981 Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Dec 29, 2008, 06:53 AM
    Changing status from H4 to H1
    Hi

    This is Rajee from India. I had a question reg Changing status from H4 to H1.My husband is working in US on H1B visa and I will be joining him on H4 visa. I am a S/W professional ,I wanted to know after how many days can I change the visa status. What would be procedure and documents required for the same.

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    Rajee
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    lawanwadee Posts: 3,653, Reputation: 124
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    Dec 29, 2008, 04:03 PM

    It doesn't matter how long you're on H-4, when your H-1 is approved, you can file for change of status immediately.
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    Dec 29, 2008, 10:15 PM

    Thanks a lot for your response.

    Please clarify my some more doubt as well.

    1) Do I need to apply for H1B visa before am travelling to US with H4 visa or after getting a job in US

    2) If am travelling to US with my H4 visa,do I need to come back to India for H1B visa stamping.
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