I am currently on H4 visa (Valid till 2018) Living in US. I had applied for H1b from a consulting service and got approval also.But I travelled to India on an emergency during that period. I am back and currently in US.
Today I received the notice stating that my H1b is approved and as i travelled out of country my current status is still H4 , since I went out of the country and also stated that I have to go to consulate in India to get my H1 stamped.
My Questions :
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Is there any way to reapply for change of status without travelling to India ?
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How long i can stay on H4 without changing status even after H1B approval.
3.Can i start searching the job in USA on H4(which is my current status) with my employer, and after getting job should go for stamping in india and start working in USA. -
If I go to India for stamping what are the chances of getting it stamped ?
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How much would it cost to reapply.
6.Without offer letter, are there any chances to get the status approved.
Please Advise.
Thanks for the help