H1B first time stamping and H4 together

[patel_indian]

Hi All,
I have got I797 and I am going India this May for my marriage. My H1B case is straight forward, my company had applied for my H1B through its attorney.

I will need to stamp my H1B first time and need to apply for my wife's H4 visa.

Should I go for both Visa interview at the same time or I should get my visa stamped first and go again for my wife's H4 visa?

I will really appreciate your feedback.
Thanks.

[txh1b]

You can do either but going together is better.

[patel_indian]

Thanks txh1b

As I have viewed documents required to file H4, I will need my H1B visa stamp copy of my passport to attach with H4 application. In that case ?

FYI: I am going Mumbai Visa consulate.

Thanks.

[shervin143]

You can still go together. Even the first time H1B applicant (without any prior visa in the passport) can take take his/her dependens with them. If you have a visa that is already stamped, then take a copy of it (Even if it is not valid at the time of the interview and that will do).

As I have viewed documents required to file H4, I will need my H1B visa stamp copy of my passport to attach with H4 application. In that case ?

[patel_indian]

Thanks Shervin143... You are doing great job.!

[patel_indian]

I have one more questions.

Can I book my interview appointment before marriage with date of after marriage.?

Thanks for your support.

[txh1b]

Sure can as long as the interview is after the wedding.

[patel_indian]

Thanks txh1b,

One more.
What should I write my marital status in DS160 form? Because I will be single by the time of filling it but married on the day of interview.
Same question goes for my Fiancee/wife too!

Thanks.

[txh1b]

The status is your status as of the date of the interview. Sign and date it on that day.

[shervin143]

DS-160 doesn't require printouts and signature. It is completely online.

Sign and date it on that day.