Dear All,
I am working with J1 visa and have the 2-year home residence requirement. However, I am processing for the J1 waiver and waiting for the approval. It might be likely that the No Objection Letter will be sent to DOS at the end of Dec. or Jan.
However, I have to terminate my J1 status by the end of Dec. and need to apply for the status change to H4 base on my husband's h1b visa.
My question is,
1) what is the earliest point that I can file for my H4 application? Do I need to wait for the I-797 approval notice paper from USCIS, or, can I file my H4 application once DOS waiver status is changed to 'Favorable Recommendation
'? or can I file my H4 application while my embassy is processing for the 'No Objection Letter'?
2)if in case I have to have the I-797 to submit H4 application, and there is some gap between the termination of my J1 status and the start date of filing H4 application, is it a big trouble for me? What should I do to avoid this trouble? (Is it gap allowed between the status change from J1 to H4?)
Your replies are greatly appreciated.
Thanks & Regards,

