H4 EAD Visa Stamping question

[PriyaMalik9]

Hi All,

My husband and I are planning to go to Mexico to get my H4 and his H1B visa stamped. We have couple of questions below if you can answer.

1). I got H4 EAD recently so which I797 receipt number (H4 or H4 EAD) should I be using for "Petition Number" while adding myself as one of the applicants when booking Visa appointment slot and also anywhere else asked.
2). My husband's H1 and my H4, H4 EAD are valid till December 2018 but my husband was able to get client letter for only till this November 2016. In this case, will we get our visa stamped till Nov 2016 or till December 2018?

Thanks

[PriyaMalik9]

Anyone knows?

[PriyaMalik9]

Guys, can someone reply pls?

[raghvi]

Guys, can someone reply pls?

You need to refer to your spouse's I797. I would not recommend going for interview if you don't have client letter.

This is my opinion not legal advice.

[PriyaMalik9]

You need to refer to your spouse's I797. I would not recommend going for interview if you don't have client letter.

This is my opinion not legal advice.

So, even though it's for the visa appointment (Not in DS 160) and does not ask for principal applicant's petition number, I still provide my husband's I797 receipt number and not mine?

[raghvi]

So, even though it's for the visa appointment (Not in DS 160) and does not ask for principal applicant's petition number, I still provide my husband's I797 receipt number and not mine?

Yes. Your H4 I797 is for record keeping and to refer in future if asked for. It pretty much of not much significance during the current interview process as you are still applying for a dependent visa and for that primary I797 is important..

This is my opinion not legal advice.

[PriyaMalik9]

Yes. Your H4 I797 is for record keeping and to refer in future if asked for. It pretty much of not much significance during the current interview process as you are still applying for a dependent visa and for that primary I797 is important..

This is my opinion not legal advice.

Ok, thanks raghvi..