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I have a valid B1/B2 visa that I got it done since there was a requirement for me to travel to NJ for a relatively short duration of time (read 4 weeks), BUT I NEVER DID due to unforeseen circumstances.
Now, I have a situation: there is a requirement for me to travel and I will be deputed to the US for at least a year and my company wants me to procure H1B visa. I was of the assumption that I will not be eligible to apply for H1B without travelling at least once to the US. Please let me know how to proceed.
Also, they also asked me to get the passports for my family members done. In this case, should I just proceed with applying for H1B now and later proceed with H4 for dependants since they do not have their passports ready as yet? I am very confused. Please suggest!
New to this forum, so welcome me with open hands
![Wink](https://www.immihelp.com/forum/core/images/smilies/wink.png)
I have a valid B1/B2 visa that I got it done since there was a requirement for me to travel to NJ for a relatively short duration of time (read 4 weeks), BUT I NEVER DID due to unforeseen circumstances.
Now, I have a situation: there is a requirement for me to travel and I will be deputed to the US for at least a year and my company wants me to procure H1B visa. I was of the assumption that I will not be eligible to apply for H1B without travelling at least once to the US. Please let me know how to proceed.
Also, they also asked me to get the passports for my family members done. In this case, should I just proceed with applying for H1B now and later proceed with H4 for dependants since they do not have their passports ready as yet? I am very confused. Please suggest!
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