H4-H1 When can i apply for COS

[JayaGopal]

Hi All,

I am on H4 and applied for H1 .I now have an RFE on my H1.Meanwhile i have to go to India in the month of July and come back in the month of August.If i leave US while COS is in processing, i understand from previous threads that it will become CP. If i come back in the month of August and by then if my H1 is approved, can i apply for COS immediately in the month of August or do i need to wait till October 1st to do that.Please guide me as i am in a very confusing state.Your response would be greately helpful.

Thanks,
Jaya

[orion]

You can apply for COS if after coming back your case is approved, but it'll be valid only from 1st october.

[JayaGopal]

H1(Processing) and H4(extension) and going to India - what would be status?

Hi,

Thanks a lot for the reply. I have few more questions.My husband's H1 expires on September 30,2009 and while applying for extension we are also planning to apply for my H4 extension simultaneously.

1) Hoping that both my H1 and H4 extension gets approved, what status would i be on from 1st October,2009?

2) I understand from previous threads that while H1 extension is in process, it is not okay to leave US for a vacation.Does the same apply for H4 extension also or can i go to India and comeback?

3) My husband is also planning to visit India in August and come back by 15th. Is it okay if he applies for extension soon after he comes back i.e around 17th August?Can he go and come back without any problems?

4) Supposing that when he applies for extension in August and i am still in India, can he apply for my H4 extension or not?


The above things are very confusing. Please clarify them.Thanks a lot for your time and responses.