Copy of I-129 petition completed by employer and filed with D.H.S. My wife and daughter are in H4. One went for F1 to H1B visa and other for L1 to H1B visa. The officer at the counter said Your visa is approved and kept her passport. Hi, I got little confused over your status. Do not make final travel plans or buy tickets until a visa is issued. Form DS-160 for H1B Visa Application. Please visit our Global Support Services (GSS) website for complete information on applying for a nonimmigrant U.S. visa, including a directory of nonimmigrant visa categories. Copy of the I-129 completed by employer and filed with D.H.S. 3. BUT h1-B extension/revalidation stamping is permitted. Hello All, I am currently In Canada on Work permit (close to two years), next two year extension has been filed waiting for decision meanwhile authroized to work for current canadian employer. Also to note, I am not going to India as of now. My attorney said I can go for stamping in Canada as I am a permanent resident here. I got recent extension from the new Employer which I joined in Nov 2014. Pasted as rich text. 1. But, just checking anybody had recent experience on such case. A visa application or appointment does not equal visa eligibility. (If previously under J-1 in US) any applicable waiver of 2 year residence rule. Please share any experiences. I am from Canada too and you can go for stamping in Canada. The U.S. EmbassydoesNOTallow in-person passport pickup. Your link has been automatically embedded. Where to go Canada, Mexico, Bahamas or Home Country for first time H1B visa stamping or Change of status? There is lot of conflicting information on the web regarding weather an Indian citizen working in the US on a H1B visa needs a Bahamas Visa to go on a cruise. We will use our available resources to fairly assist all applicants to get appointments to allow travel in time for business, study, and other important obligations. If you r in your first H1B you never left the USA. Visas for work and tourism are essential to President Bidens foreign policy, and we recognize the critical role international travel plays in the U.S. economy. I am writing this as I have seen in many forums/attroney websites stating that first time H1b should be in home country only and chances of rejection are high. Hi saurabh, I was on F1 last year and got H1b approved in general and got Changed my status to H1b from Oct1st2016. Display as a link instead, The primary applicants documents listed above as well as,Proof of dependents relationship to main applicant, (must be original or certified copy if English translation, must be a certified translation). You can post now and register later. Some folks on immigration forums say that they visited . Current employment letter indicating the nature of work, duration and salary. I started out on an F1, then got OPT, then H1-B and throughout this time I have not traveled out of the country. I have not been to US so far and this is first time. so change of status stamping between those 2 visas is possible in mexico. So this is a very very specific scenario. Calculate the filing fee: The filing fee for an H1B visa petition is $460. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Paste as plain text instead, Box N-8197 I am currently on H4 but got H1 approved with I-797B (this is my first H1B, never worked in US in the past) so I need to apply for change of status before I can start work Do I need to go out of US for change of status or it can be done by being in US? No need to have first H1B stamping to renew or extend. What are the possibilities of Visa approval. bahamas and jamaica stopped doing TCN stamping. Thought it will be useful.. Good Luck. We will use the limited time available for theinterview to get as full a picture as possible of your travel plans and intentions. They watched from inside and told me not to do that and park and get down in some other street as I was blocking traffic by doing that. So the change of status F1-H1B happened while i was in USA (in 2015). It is opposite the BritishColonial HiltonHotel. Proof of work experience in the applicants home country with the same religious organization they will represent in U.S. The U.S. Embassy reserves the right to deny entry of any items deemed suspicious. My H1 got approved under Consular Processing this year. Learn more about quality higher-education opportunities in the U.S. that you will not find anywhere else in the world. There is no prescreening, interim visa or expedited processing. P.O. By Now, I'd like to go for renewal again to Bahamas. As you cannot go to Mexico, it is out of picture. We recently moved to Canada as PRs. To apply for a visa to travel to the United States: In preparation for the interview, applicants must collect the appropriate documentation related to the purpose of travel. So hang in there and keep looking at the website for appointments. I am in Canada right now and my company is Indian MNC have offices in Canada and US. me almost in the same situation. H1B Visa 2024 Tracker. It is still in admin processing. sevuganh, June 19, 2014 in H1B : Visa Stamp. My current visa Is expiring in the middle of September, when I will be in Brazil for a work related event. To be eligible for an H1B visa, workers must have at least a bachelor's degree or the equivalent in their field of work. The Department uses an Activity-Based Costing (ABC) methodology to calculate, annually, the cost of providing consular services, including visa services. For questions on courier waybills or refunds please reach out directly to your local courier service provider. We are here in Netherlands with long stay Visa (more than three months). There is no risk involved if you go for stamping in Canada since you are a PR holder. Proof of work experience in the applicants home country with the same religious organization they will represent in U.S. I came to US on B2( on visa stamp on my passport) and transferred to F1 under associate degree, got OPT, couldnt find a job, took admission in University for a BA, finished BA got OPT and couldnt find a job again, took admission in another university for MBA, finished MBA, got OPT got job( FINALLY), applied for h1 , got denied after RFE, again applied to a university that offered CPT and applied for h1, which finally got approved in 2015. planning to attend Canada first , if they say to go back to home country ,then I want to use the other appointment date in india ( the reason why I am trying like this is now a days visa appointment waiting time is too much like 3 months ,but I have only 3 weeks vacation .can I book in advance like this? NIV fees are set based on the actual cost of providing NIV services and are determined after conducting a study of the cost of these services. Personally, Bahamas seems promising as I have not heard any issues. Can I have my first H1B visa stamped in the Bahamas? The primary applicants documents listed above as well as, proof of dependents relationship to the primary applicant (must be original or certified copy if English translation, must be a certified translation). What is that i can do now. Petition-based first time applicants Treaty-Trader Visas (E1 & E2) [Note: Embassy Nassau does not process E1 & E2 applications for any nationality.] nile0994, March 4, 2018 in H1B : Visa Stamp. For F-1 stamping, you should go to home country and not Mexico. Please share your experience/advice. I am on H1B visa , can I book my visa appointment dates in 2 countries for safe side? Would I be eligible to apply for visa stamping in Canada, Mexico or Jamaica? H1: Temporary Worker of Distinguished Merit and Ability, H4: We only accept Spouse/Child of H1 applicants, L1: Inter-Company Transferee(executive, manager). As per the embassy website doesnt look promising: https://bs.usembassy.gov/visas/nonimmigrant-visas/. my employer is Canadian company so there is 0 operational ties to India so not sure even travelling back to India how it will help. i have received the confirmation of permanent residency from canada and now i am thinking to go to India for H1b stamping. Interpreter:Applicants may bringONEinterpreter if they do not speak English well enough to participate in an interview. The Consular Section does not offer assistance with the application website or interview scheduling. Be forthcoming about your purpose and plans. Embassy Nassau ONLY accepts interview applications from TCNs for the following visa categories: Embassy Nassau will NOT accept interview applications from third country nationals for the following visa categories and cases: It is a grave error for an applicant or an attorney to believe that applying for a visa in The Bahamas will be simpler or easier than applying in the applicants home country. If i travel to India, I will need to go for stamping. Photos must meetState Department Requirements. Useful Links My case is a bit different. During 2012, I was working in Singapore and I went for H1B visa interview at US Embassy, Singapore. Or from the country of residence (in our case: Netherlands)? Can I go to Bahamas now. I have the same question, currently working in the US with H1b but i want to get my passport stamped. Hi, my husband is on H1b full time, got a project in Canada, company applied for work permit, going to get his visa stamping interview in Canada soon, can anyone suggest specific documents he need to carry? Also if get i797 approved without i94, then can i go to canada or Mexico for stamping. reading time: 5 minutes I came to the US on H4 in December and my company applied for change of status (L1B Individual) and it got approved in February. My school officials have told me that getting a change of status while being in USA will take 8-9 months. Hi Sazoh, could you please share your h1 visa stamping process if you had been to canada. Letter from the organization describing the nature of the employment and length of intended stay in the U.S. Contract between religious organization and applicant. Now my company has sponsored l1b visa blanket petition. Hi, I am enrolled in a masters program on H-4 (never worked or studied in USA before) This is my first semester and I got accepted for assistantship. I think I should be good to go. If you have questions about your case, please visit the page of the specific unit that is handling your case (the American Citizens Services Unit, the Immigrant Visa Unit or the Nonimmigrant Visa Unit) and follow the directions for contacting that unit. The F1 was changed to H1 status by Oct16 and as the employer doesnt had a project, i changed employer and now i am on job. The H1B visa has an annual quota of 85,000 visas, with 20,000 of those set aside for workers with . Educational documents and/or letters from previous employers documenting work experience(ONLY FOR RESIDENT APPLICANTS APPLYING FOR AN L VISA FOR THE FIRST TIME). You can keep working in US and do a Change of status without getting visa stamping done as long as you do not leave the country and try to re-enter. anyone had done it before or know of any experiences of your friends ? If your husband is a direct employee of his company which is sponsoring H1b, I would recommend going to Ottawa for stamping. First time, non-resident applicants are requested to apply for these visas in their home countries. U.S. visa law is the same around the world and we give applicants without a long term, established connection to The Bahamas or Turks and Caicos Islands extra scrutiny. Complete your application fully and accurately. If you are in US you have few options either get visa stamping in a neighboring country like Canada or Bahamas. Did someone end up going to the Bahamas for H1b visa stamping recently. Applications can be made by first time homeowners for stamp duty exemptions on their Conveyance and Mortgage Instruments relative to the acquisition of their first time dwelling home. Sorry couldnt reply earlier. I also have visiting visa for canada. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. It is not recommended to go to CA for first H-1 stamping when you have not done Masters in US. Keep your DS-160, i797, passport, photos, ready for inspection before security check. (which was a mistake done by attorney and I was kind of skeptical). but my visa got expired on sep 30 2015. My company says mine is l2 to l1 conversion. Note: The Department of State is committed to facilitating legitimate travel to the United States for both immigrant and nonimmigrant travellers. My question is : 1) Can i go for first time stamping to Canada? Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. They have revoked and sent my petition to USCIS and they told that they cannot process my application since am foreign national. Mailing Address: Note If the applicant is changing employers, the case does not meet the criteria for Embassy Nassau. Did you get the stamping done in Bahamas? I may be planning month end or early August. You should always double check with your employer and attorney to confirm. Will there be any other issues regarding my wifes visa status(F1 currently). Anyone had recently went to Bahamas for H4 to H1, not the first time stamping? Original or copy of notice of approval form I-797. Different consulates have different policies on TCNs. Documents Required at Interview by Visa Class, H1: Temporary Worker of Distinguished Merit and Ability, H4: We only accept Spouse/Child of H1 applicants, L1: Inter-Company Transferee (executive, manager). My H1B has not been stamped yet. Courier process for returning visas and passports to applicants. I've related query. The Department of State published a Final Rule regarding increases to certain nonimmigrant visa application (NIV) processing fees. Yes you can. Evidence of qualifications, must be original or certified copy. This is a very confusing question for everyone, can we go to Canada then for first time H1B visa stamping. Image Credit :http://www.flickr.com/photos/naystin/392302587/, Hi, I am currently in US on F1 CPT working and my H1b was approved as I-797B(consular processing). There is no rules as of now like Mexico. Copy of I-129S (3 Copies) filed with DHS. What precaution I need to take while traveling to Mexico for H4 to F1 stamping? The decision to grant an expedited appointment is made on a case-by-case basis. and also while filling Ds160 , it is asking have i had any other country permanent residency other than birth country. You dont need to go out of country as per my experience but if the approval requested to do so then it is as per the I797. We are now residing in Netherlands for the past 9 months. Alaskan Cruise with expired H1B Visa, and valid h1x (I-94) Just wanted to post our experience going on an Alaskan Cruise (Royal Caribbean) from Seattle, with an expired VISA stamp, but a valid i-94 via the h1 extension. There is no pre-screening, interim visa or expedited processing. 2. Working on B1B2 visa is illegal, however if mr. A get the job and his h1 petition is approved can he work or he have to go back to home country for via stamping? Can you go to First time H1B visa stamping in Canada ? I recently got my H1B approved. The reality is, there is no rule or any condition written anywhere just like on US Mexico Consulate website on US Canadian Consulate general website. U.S. visitors to Bahamas. If you wish us to keep your identity confidential, be sure to tell us that this is your wish when you contact us. Many users have gone stamping in other locations. H1B- Persons traveling to The Bahamas to have their H1B visa affixed in their passport MUST present the approval notice along with written confirmation of date, time and confirmation code of the appointment at the US Embassy in Nassau. Proof of the organizations tax exempt status. My first H1B visa was stamped in my home country, after which I transferred H1B to another employer. VO first asked for DS-160, VO asked me basic questions like whats your salary, how long where you on L1b, whats your designation, highest degree, if I have masters (said no), approved I797 etc, VO asked about my previous sightseeing trips to Australia and Canada. F1 to H1B first time change of status stamping in Mexico With the Latest New H1B visa request rules of the 2011 standard, getting an H1B endorsement notice from USCIS is one obstacle and afterward getting an H1B visa stepping is another huge obstacle. This delay was due to recieving of original I797 from Employer-A. By seeking a visa in The Bahamas, you confirm that you understand and accept full and sole responsibility for the outcome of your visa application. Dont pull over your taxi/car opposite/in front of the US consulate sussex drive in Ottawa. Even her passport is stuck there now. I got my H1B ext. You cannot paste images directly. There may be a significant wait before the next available appointment, so please attempt to attend the date already assigned. Educational Documents and/or letters from previous employers documenting work experience. Did not go for stamping. Same documents listed above for O-1 as well as proof of dependents relationship to the primary applicant (must be original or certified copy if English translation, must be a certified translation). H1B : General ; H-1B Stamping in the Bahamas H-1B Stamping in the Bahamas. Do you know apart from Jamaica for first time H1B stamping, if its better to go to Mumbai or Delhi consulate ? There is only thing in their response that's bothering me - renewal(with no change in employer or job status). Will my F2 visa still be considered to re enter to USA or not. L lalalala Registered Users (C) Dec 27, 2006 #3 I am wondering if I should go to Bahamas for f1 to H1 visa stamping. so Didnt want to spend much to go to India only for stamping.. It is a grave error for an applicant or an attorney to believe that applying for a visa in The Bahamas will be simpler or easier than applying in the applicants home country. Which consulate in Mexico is preferred ? All my degrees are from the US. The Bahamas Consulate in Atlanta and their website say that Indian citizens need Visa even if you are visiting Bahamas via Cruise. 3. If original is a non-English translation, applicant must provide a certified English translation). Renewal was done in Delhi. You should contact US Embassy in Rio and ask them about this. Hi, I was on F1 last year and got H1b approved in June16 before completing my masters and with my experience of 8yrs. I am in the same boat, I changed my plans. I have one rejection in the L1B Blanket category from India in August 2014. I work at client site (EVC model). Does this count as a first time stamping or not (since its a renewal of the H1 and not a change of visa type etc). The fees for most non-petition based NIVs were last updated in 2012, and certain other NIV fees were last updated in 2014. If you want your passport delivered to a Family Island you will need to purchase and bring a DHL, FedEx, or GWS courier label to the interview. Reply to this topic; Start new topic; . Im on L1A and currently in US. Alerts and Messages for When applying for a visa, applicants choose where their passport will be delivered. Can I go for my first stamping in Toronto or I should go to India. What are the chances to get 221g ? 2. Petition-based F1, H1B, J1, L1, M1, O1, P1, P2, P3, and R1. We do not have stamping for the extended H1B visa (the current stamped visa has expired in Aug-2016). We will post detailed and accurate information on visa requirements and application procedures on every Embassy and Consulate website. Fresh H1, never traveled to US before; Did masters in India, and all my work ex is in India. When can you Apply for H1B Visa Stamping after Petition Approval? Please drop me an email, i want to share some information about H1B to H4 or H4 to H1B stamping in mexico details. Thanks and Appreciate your comments. and how long did it take? Some applicants may simply be ineligible. My husband has to apply for H1b visa (cap exempt) soon for the first time. What did you do? List of Blacklisted Universities in USA How to Identify such schools ? you are a visitor and not an immigrant, refugee, student or worker), the best place to apply for a visa is in your home country. Im in use for 4 years with masters degree and converted F1 to H1B recently approved 0ct/2018. Box N-8197 I checked with my companys immigration team, as per them, its ok to get stamping in Canada (I have all my education in India and m leaving in US since 2011). We have just received our Canada PR and need to visit Canada for PR stamping, but if we travel there, he will have to also get H1B stamping to return for his job here. As, I did first time H1 stamping in Canada. I applied H1b outside of U.S. this year and just received the approval notice. H4 to F1 stamping in Mexico Hi, I am currently on H4 visa. On a case-by-case basis, applicants may be accompanied by ONE non-applicant during the visa application process. It does not matter. Thanks. This is a typical case for L1 to H1B conversion or H4 to H1B visa conversion people. Should you be approved for a visa , U.S. Embassy Nassau is not responsible for courier distribution outside the Consular Jurisdictions of The Bahamas and The Turks & Caicos Islands. All visitors must be screened prior to entering the U.S. Embassy and are subject to inspection via walk-through metal detector and a hand-held metal detector. Incessantly pinging the scheduling app to find earlier dates. You can go to any consulate for stamping. All Rights Reserved. Appreciate your quick and fruitful answers. Since mine will be COS and since I never had an H4 stamped, I may be considered as a fresh H4, is Bahama stamping an option for me? Could you please help me as to how u managed to get your H1B status for your wife. he did his masters from US but since 2013 didnt went outside US, will this create any problem? Any inputs will help Applicants who entered the U.S. with a visa issued in their home country and changed status with the Department of HomelandSecurity in the U.S. who seek a new visa in the new visa category. I am on H4 visa just like your wife. Submit the petition: You can submit your H1B visa petition by mail or online. Also planning to apply for an expedited appointment request, since my work is critical to US Nat Govt. https://usvisa-info.com/en-BS/selfservice/us_visa_renewal, I just took an appointment for H1B in BAHAMAS. Ive a bit complicated case and wish to know what you think: 1) Came to US on L1B in 2004 2) COS from L1B to H1B in 2007 and been working in EVC model since 3) Got H1B stamped in Mexico in 2008 4) 2 Extensions applied and approved till Sep-2013 (needless to say, I140 approved and I485 applied) 5) Applied extension prior to Sep-2013, but changed client in Nov-2013 6) RFE in Jan-2014, responded by Apr-2014 and simultaneously applied for new petition in Apr-2014 for consular processing (all due to client change) 7) In a period of authorized stay since Sep-2013. I think I should be good to go. For instance, if certain conditions are met, an H1B worker may travel to Canada or Mexico for up to 30 days, and then return based on the automatic visa revalidation rule. H1B worker with an expired visa visits the US embassy in Canada or Mexico to get a new H1B visa stamp. Please let me know which one it true or where can i find a definite answer. This article assumes you are in US on a visa and did a change of status to H1B visa and worked in US or plan to work in US after re-entering US. If original is a non-English translation, applicant must provide a certified English translation). Pay stubs/Pay slips recording salary paid over the last 3-6months. I am going for stamping tommorrow as I dont have option to go to India now. We promise to you, the visa applicant, that: At the same time, we expect you, the visa applicant, to: The Fraud Prevention Unit, because of the nature of anti-fraud work, is not open to the public. Be sure to print the confirmation form and save it for future use. Is there any way I can expedite my MTR or reach out to USCIS ? 2023 Murthy Law Firm. Paste as plain text instead, We moved to Canada recently three months ago as Permanent Residents. I did send one found on their website(contactus_en_BS@usvisa-info.com) but I was told this is only for technical queries. Proof of dependents relationship to the primary applicant (must be original or certified copy. Arul/AV : Have either of you got it stamped recently? The question is Is it best to apply visa from India? You are using the wrong link. So does this qualify me in this case to go to Bahamas for Visa Stamping? so we can do H1B Renewals also as I understands. Am sure that I need to go to an embassy for my visa stamping whenever am out of USA. Clear editor. the USCIS decided to approve my petition without a "change of status" because my employer did not file my PERM on time and my H-1B got max-out in December 2020. Travel to the United States is welcomed and encouraged. Chandra8 Members 18 Posted July 9, 2014 To mail your petition, use the address listed on Form I-129. Thanks in advance. I am also in the same boat as yours. To request an expedited visa appointment, please register through the normal process and follow the prompts to indicate your need for expedited service. No. Hi Guys, I am planning to go to stamping in Mid December this year to Mumbai consulate. Original or copy of notice of approval formI-797. * Additional documentation may be requested at any time during your visa application process. I know few of my friends who went to Bahamas for Visa stamping last year. Please advise. If you are Permanent/Temporary resident of Canada, you are still resident of Canada and you can go for stamping at your country of residence(Canada) or home country. Were you able to get your passport stamped? I got my current H1b visa stamped in India. I had stampings done from India for F1 and B1. Please read Who can Apply in Mexico Section in the immigration websites below. And also I spoke with them over phone. All Rights Reserved. Mail: Consular Section, ATTN:Fraud Prevention Unit And Ive 2 cases here, one from my home country and one from Mexico/Canada.
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