They had to get Bahamas visa to go there too. They didnt ask me anything about it. Any viable information is welcome. My attorney said I can go for stamping in Canada as I am a permanent resident here. We will provide information on non-immigrant appointment waiting times at every Embassy and Consulate posted on. If the new visa stamp is issued in your passport, you can re-enter the USA using the new visa. Or should we plan a trip to Canada, get PR stamped and then directly go to India for H1B stamping before coming back to US? 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. I am trying this because in India stamping appointment date is available only after 4 months. I got my visa approved in Ottawa in spite of I797 specifying POE as Chennai India. I am on H1B extension which was recently approved. *Please note that all applicants must provide a certified English translated copy of all non-English language birth certificates. Hi, I got my H1b 2016 picked in lottery and approved now. I mentioned my case but she was not clear enough to spell out that you are eligible to visit. Whats the best way to do this during covid? All posts are moderated, so it will take time for your post to appear! Consular Services Proof of the organizations tax-exempt status. Current employment letter indicating the nature of work, duration and salary. I got my first H1b (l1b previously) this year stamped at Ottawa without any issues. Any suggestion would be helpful. 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. In the transfer process, i got RFE issue in Feb/Mar17 asking for client details and latest W2 etc. If previously under J-1 in U.S., any applicable waiver of the 2 year foreign residence rule. Please suggest Place to go for stamping and time duration if any implies on the stamping process. 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. Do you know apart from Jamaica for first time H1B stamping, if its better to go to Mumbai or Delhi consulate ? Please visit the website for information on the required documents. I want to change the company, Can I ask my next employer to file for amendment as well while transferring the H1. How much time will this processing take. 3. Once the petition is approved, you may schedule an H1B visa interview at a U.S. consulate or embassy. She is supposed to fly coming Friday on 25th September. Bahamas is something to consider. I applied H1b outside of U.S. this year and just received the approval notice. The H-1B nonimmigrant visa is typically good for about three years, at which point you may become eligible for a three-year extension. Also to note, I am not going to India as of now. I got my first H1B stamping done in Bahamas. my spouse will be L2 along with my L1. Thought it will be useful.. Good Luck. Still i am not graduate and got one subject to do which i am thing to do in this fall 2017. Proof of dependents relationship to the primary applicant (must be original or certified copy. As you cannot go to Mexico, it is out of picture. I read on Mexico consulate website that I do not need Mexico visa if my visit is less than 30 days and I have valid US visa ( in my case H4). Copy of the I-129 Petition completed by sponsor and filed with DHS. A visa application or appointment does not equal visa eligibility. However, there was another person in front of me from India and she also had first H1 whereas she also was travelling from US for stamping ( i guess from OPT/F1/H4/L1) and she got it approved as well. Petition-based F1, H1B, J1, L1, M1, O1, P1, P2, P3, and R1. Est. Direct Employer-employee relationship no client/vendor involved. 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. We were in France for 5 years and then relocated to Netherlands. Be sure to print the confirmation form and save it for future use. My first H1B visa was stamped in my home country, after which I transferred H1B to another employer. As per the embassy website doesnt look promising: https://bs.usembassy.gov/visas/nonimmigrant-visas/. or Bahamas? Even her passport is stuck there now. so they included B1/B2 Renewals as per the Link. Few points to remember: carry originals of degree etc Dont go too early, or late, they will ask you to go and come back if you are too early, so go exactly 15 min before appointment (especially in winter brrr). Hi Guys, I am planning to go to stamping in Mid December this year to Mumbai consulate. Below are the high-level process steps for H1B Visa Stamping: Complete DS-160 form - Online Non-Immigrant Visa application form Pay the US Visa Application Fee of $190 USD online or at a Bank Book US Visa appointments for Biometrics and in-Peron interview Attend Biometrics and Visa Interview 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. First of all, it must be a square picture - with dimensions that are minimum 600 x 600 pixels and a maximum 1200 x 1200. and how long did it take? Interpreter:Applicants may bringONEinterpreter if they do not speak English well enough to participate in an interview. My H1B has not been stamped yet. I am also in the same boat as yours. 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. We are here in Netherlands with long stay Visa (more than three months). One went for F1 to H1B visa and other for L1 to H1B visa. When can you Apply for H1B Visa Stamping after Petition Approval? My relatives are in Toronto and in Vancouver. You may request an expedited appointment after scheduling an interview. But i have payslips from Nov2016 to till date and have everything what and all are needed. I had called them too. 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. Anyone had recently went to Bahamas for H4 to H1, not the first time stamping? I have been working for the same employer since 4 years. Evidence of qualifications, must be original or certified copy. We will use the limited time available for theinterview to get as full a picture as possible of your travel plans and intentions. 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). Hi saurabh, I was on F1 last year and got H1b approved in general and got Changed my status to H1b from Oct1st2016. It seems neither has appointment offerings at this time? Entire process from entering building to exit took 15-20 minutes. 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. By PP454, November 16, 2021 in H1B : General. A full list of U.S. Embassy websites can be found athttp://usembassy.state.gov. 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. Information about visa types can be found, Complete the online visa application form, DS-160 or CEAC. What they are trying to say is it can create issues if you have full education or experience in your Home country. Did someone end up going to the Bahamas for H1b visa stamping recently. Pratyush, It is a generic status, when the consulate is working on your case and verifying something. US Visa Approval & Refusal Rates by Country and Visa; H1B Visa Tracker (FY 2024) US Visa Stamping Dropbox (Interview Waiver) Tracker; Current employment letter indicating the nature of work, duration and salary. Hope I can get it through . Can I travel to mexico with my business visa to get l1b stamped? directory of nonimmigrant visa categories, https://mydhl.express.dhl/bs/en/home.html#, https://www.ups.com/bs/en/help-center/contact.page, The Bahamas Maintains Tier 1 Status in 2022 State Department Report on Trafficking In Persons (TIP), U.S. Embassy Celebrates 246th Independence aboard USS Lassen (DDG 82) during Port Visit to Nassau, Non-Immigrant Visa Applicants- Interview Waived, Visa Services for Turks and Caicos Islands Citizens (PDF 66KB), U.S. This is a typical case for L1 to H1B conversion or H4 to H1B visa conversion people. You must also provide it in color, in a JPEG format. During 2012, I was working in Singapore and I went for H1B visa interview at US Embassy, Singapore. Copy of the I-129 petition completed by employer and filed with D.H.S. Am sure that I need to go to an embassy for my visa stamping whenever am out of USA. No Masters, I was on L1B and worked 2 years in US and 8 years of my work experience was in India. I work at client site (EVC model) Is it safe to go to Canada and get H1B stamped for the first time? nile0994, March 4, 2018 in H1B : Visa Stamp. RedBus2US.com 2010 - 2023, All Rights Reserved. Can I go to Jamaica for stamping (would it be ok for first time H1B?) 2) Will my not leaving the US for so long have any effect ( 15 years) 3) What is needed from my end or employers end in respect to documents? I am considering Bahamas or India (home country). 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. With the ever changing H1B visa petition rules, getting H1B approval notice from USCIS is one hurdle and then getting H1B visa stamping is another big hurdle. If additional processing is required, wait times may be considerably longer. If the visa stamp is denied or is pending for form 221g or DS 5535 processing with the US embassy, you cannot use the automatic visa revalidation rule. I am wondering if I should go to Bahamas for f1 to H1 visa stamping. We recently moved to Canada as PRs. The Department uses an Activity-Based Costing (ABC) methodology to calculate, annually, the cost of providing consular services, including visa services. We will post detailed and accurate information on visa requirements and application procedures on every Embassy and Consulate website. and also while filling Ds160 , it is asking have i had any other country permanent residency other than birth country. Yes you can. Also, i have undergrad and masters education in Biotech, my US Masters was in Molecular Biology. I went to Canada on a visitor visa for stamping. Where to go Canada, Mexico, Bahamas or Home Country for first time H1B visa stamping or Change of status? or should i go India first to get H1b stamping and then canada to get PR card? Hi All, I came to US on L2 visa 7 years ago, worked on EAD for a couple of years, my company sponsored H1B as a consular processing and a year later change of status, I have been working on H1B since then. We applied for our Visa from Netherlands US embassy three weeks ago. Hi, Need urgent input. Currently, I am in USA. Also planning to apply for an expedited appointment request, since my work is critical to US Nat Govt. Due to waiting room size, the large volume of applicants, and the time required to screen consular clients, persons not meeting the criteria above will not be permitted to accompany an applicant. Pay stubs/Pay slips recording salary paid over the last 3-6months. I am hearing people saying that I need to go India to do stamping as I did education there. How to book a slot..?any reference linksany suggestion would be helpful. This is my opinion and experience and legal advice. Thanks for posting such details. An application does not guarantee a visa will be issued. All Rights Reserved. You cannot paste images directly. #42 Queen Street Are there any chances of my visa getting rejected ? I also want to get my stamping done but I am not looking for going india at this moment ..can you suggest me any other places(Countries ) where I can get my stamping done ? Incessantly pinging the scheduling app to find earlier dates. Electronic or recording equipment of any kind, including, but not limited to: Entry of strollers will be determined on a case-by-case basis, The U.S. Embassy has the right to refuse entry to any persons. The service for the renewal or stamping of non-immigrant visas including H1B, which was in place until 2004, will be resumed on a pilot basis later in 2023. Evidence of qualifications must be original or certified copy. H1B extension stamping in Bahamas H1B extension stamping in Bahamas By KI250280, August 11, 2021 in H1B : Visa Stamp Followers 1 Reply to this topic Start new topic KI250280 Members 4 Posted August 11, 2021 Hi, I have been trying to book Dropbox appointment in india and they are always unavailable. This article was written in the past and some info may NOT be accurate. But as there was no project at Employer-A and so he applied for revoke in 3rd week of Oct17 and got processed in Jan2017, i transfered to Employer B for which i recieved reciept no. Evidence of qualifications must be original or certified copy. Location:The Consular Sectionis located on the ground floor of the Embassy building at 42 Queen Street in Nassau, just off Marlborough Street. No need to have first H1B stamping to renew or extend. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Got an opportunity to file H1b on 1st April 2015. My question is, can we get my first H1B and his H4 stamped at the same time from Toronto Canada in one trip? Student, we will make every effort to ensure that you get an appointment and, if qualified, a visa in time to start classes. Is it safe to make the said trip and how do I make sure that I face no problems during re-entry. For questions on courier waybills or refunds please reach out directly to your local courier service provider. Here is exactly what it says in immigration website of Tijuana. Please share your experience. The decision to grant an expedited appointment is made on a case-by-case basis. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Prepare for your interview by being able to clearly and concisely describe your intentions. Occasionally, applicants require additional, lengthy review, which may significantly delay travel to the United States by days, weeks or even months and would require the applicant to seek permission from the Government of The Bahamas to remain in the country while processing occurs. Can I have my first H1B visa stamped in the Bahamas? Since . Home country or Mexico/Canada and what is the process. I am still waiting for my approval , but I have seen my friends who got stamped successfully in Canada being the resident. First time, non-resident applicants are requested to apply for these visas in their home countries. If you have Canada PR that is a legitimate reason to go there and do stamping as they asked me that question at the entrance of consulate. Thanks Meena. My current employer applied for extension/renewal recently. First, your employer must file a new I-129 petition, along with applicable fees and supporting documents. Some applicants may simply be ineligible. Educational Documents and/or letters from previous employers documenting work experience. Bahamas has restrictions for H1B Stamping and following condition is given on. Were you able to get your passport stamped? also is it advisable to go with family or alone for Re stamping of H1B? Copy of the I-129 completed by employer and filed with D.H.S. I know few of my friends who went to Bahamas for Visa stamping last year. Applicants are encouraged to read this in entirety before scheduling your visa interview at Embassy Nassau. . I reopened my case(1year no response) to get approval as I-797A(COS), so I am planning to go Canada for stamping. Some applicants may simply be ineligible. so we can do H1B Renewals also as I understands. 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. Please let me know. Hi Shaile, if you had been to canada for h1 visa stamping, could you please share it here. If you are unable to attend your appointment, you may reschedule your interview by calling the U.S Embassy in Nassau at 242-322-1181 or emailing IVnassau@state.gov. As it is H4, it may not be that longI suggest you call the consulate or check with them in couple of days, indicating your situation. Which consulate in Mexico is preferred ? You can complete 2 DS-160 forms and take appointment at 2 places. We are committed to the essential openness for which the United States has always been known. Copy of I-129S (3 Copies) filed with DHS. it's works for RENEWAL. Please share any experiences. We do not have stamping for the extended H1B visa (the current stamped visa has expired in Aug-2016). Im going to apply for H1b this year. Or got any confirmation on this from your attorneys? Or from the country of residence (in our case: Netherlands)? There is no prescreening, interim visa or expedited processing. One of my friend told me that I can ask embassy to give back to me. Do not make final travel plans or buy tickets until a visa is issued. What did you do? Hi Sazoh, could you please share your h1 visa stamping process if you had been to canada. E-mail: NassauFPU@state.gov Renewal was done in Delhi. should i fill Yes /no. I got my current H1b visa stamped in India. Thanks in advance. Travel to the United States is welcomed and encouraged. If you have submitted a visa application, your application fee (also known as the MRV fee) remains valid in the country where the payment was made for one year from the date of payment or until September 30, 2023, whichever is later. Thankyou. I assume you are already in US while applying your new H1B? Can anyone let me know your recent experience with Bahamas H1B stamping - if you changed your employer and havevisa stamped in home country with previous employer? One went for F1 to H1B visa and other for L1 to H1B visa. 1. bahamas and jamaica stopped doing TCN stamping. Dont pull over your taxi/car opposite/in front of the US consulate sussex drive in Ottawa. 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). or do i have to file something like I-824 to request change of the consulate location? 2. Proof of dependents relationship to the primary applicant(must be original or certified copy-if english translation, must be a certified translation. Arul/AV : Have either of you got it stamped recently? Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Bear in mind that even if the pixels are met, the picture size should not be bigger than 1200 pixels. 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. To reach a customer service agent with questions about how to schedule or apply for a nonimmigrant visa: The Department of State manages the visa process strictly but fairly in order to best protect the United States. I am currently in US still under L2 extension pending. I have not been to US so far and this is first time. Original or copy of Notice of Approval, Form I-797A or I-797B.
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