My H1B extension is pending, and my wife is still in India. Can she apply for an H-4 visa stamp now?

Answer

This generally would be possible only if the current H1B petition has not yet expired. Otherwise, she typically would have to wait for the H1B extension to be approved before she could apply for an H-4 visa “stamp.” (05.Mar.2025)

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