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My H1B Employment Petition (USCIS Form I-797) shows an employment start date of October 1, 2006 (or any other date), how early can I apply for an H1B visa at the Consulate?

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My H1B Employment Petition (USCIS Form I-797) shows an employment start date of October 1, 2006 (or any other date), how early can I apply for an H1B visa at the Consulate?

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A21. You may apply for an H1B visa as soon as you receive the Form I-797. However your entry to the US is restricted to 10 days prior to the start date as noted in the Form I-797, unless you are already working on an H1B visa and have applied for a revalidation. Q22. I am applying for an F1/H1B/J1/L1 visa and I would like my spouse to travel with me, can he/she apply for a dependant visa (F2/H4/J2/L2) at the same time that I do or must they wait until my visa has been issued?A22. Dependant spouses (and children) may apply for their visas either at the same time that you do or subsequent to your visa interview.