Is it reqd to get a new passport with same place of issue as spouse for H4

[himanshi]

Hi,

I am getting married on 28th Jan and will be applying for a H4 Visa (my spouse in on a H1B now). I have two questions with regard to the process:

1.Is it ok to apply for a H4 visa with my maiden name? I am guessing the Marriage Certificate will have to be issued with my maiden name as well. Is this a common practise?

2. My passport has Kolkata as 'Place of Issue' and my fiancee has Mumbai as the 'Place of Issue' for his passport. Will i have to get a new passport with Mumbai as the place of issue? Which city would i need to choose as my place of visa interview?

Please let me know of any other things one has to look out for to avoid a relatively hassle free H4 visa process.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Regards..

[kabkaba]

Hi,

I am getting married on 28th Jan and will be applying for a H4 Visa (my spouse in on a H1B now). I have two questions with regard to the process:

1.Is it ok to apply for a H4 visa with my maiden name? I am guessing the Marriage Certificate will have to be issued with my maiden name as well. Is this a common practise?
-- Yes. In fact if you keep your maiden name for all future documentary purposes, that will save you a lot of hassle. But if you want to change the name, do it before applying for H4 Visa (Obtain new passport with new name).
2. My passport has Kolkata as 'Place of Issue' and my fiancee has Mumbai as the 'Place of Issue' for his passport. Will i have to get a new passport with Mumbai as the place of issue? Which city would i need to choose as my place of visa interview?
-- That does not matter.
Please let me know of any other things one has to look out for to avoid a relatively hassle free H4 visa process.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Regards..

See above.