does H1 need to be valid atleast 6 months before cp intervie

[gcseeking]

I may have my interview in chennai in june this year, however my H1 will expire in oct. 2002. somewhere i read that H1 visa needs to be valid atleast for 6 months from interview date? is this true? since mine will be valid for 4 months only. Please help in answering this question. what is best way to renew at this point.
many thanks,
gc seeking

[jk8]

Re: does H1 need to be valid atleast 6 months before cp inte

I'm in the same boat too. Please let me know if you hear anything.

Thanks
JK

[rajbehere]

Re: does H1 need to be valid atleast 6 months before cp inte

Hi,
Not a legal advice.
I think it's a passport. Nothing do with your
H-1. Confirm it by sending mail to consulate.
-Raj

[kirank]

no..h1 not an issue

it's only the passport that should be valid for a certain duration...
h1 is fine.

[gcseeking]

thanks....

makes sense

[gcforbera]

Re: does H1 need to be valid atleast 6 months before cp inte

I second...itz the passport