Parents have interview : I have changed H4 to H1B...not stamped yet ?

[Sharmila]

My parents have visa interview in Sep.
In april i have got my H1 approved(Oct 2005). But H1 is not stamped yet.
1. Will the cosulate come to know about my changed status H4 to H1 ?
2. What should i fill in DS-156 form about my status...that i am on H1 or H4 ?
3. Since i will have to send a copy of my passport .....and in case i have to write my status as H1 on Ds-156 form ...should i need to send a copy of my H1 approval ? Waht else do i need to send ?
4. Will this create any problem ..as my passport is not stamped yet ? or me changing from H4 to H1.

Thanks

[Murali]

If you have already changed the status from H4 to H1 you are on H1.
Send a copy of your H1 approval also along with all other documents. do not worry abt the visa stamp in passport, Visa stamp and Legal status can be 2 different things.

[Sharmila]

Thanks for the reply.

My H1B was approved in April but i can legally work from Oct 2005. So am I not on H4 till Sep 30 2005.
I do have my H1 approval so sending it ia not a problem.I just do not want to fill wrong data or send uncessary confusing documents.

[Murali]

Yes, you can fill status as H4, but stil sent the H1 approval copy "only in case asked" .

[Sharmila]

Thanks