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can you travel with h1b visa

by Johnnie Mueller DDS Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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Traveling during your H-1B status. You can travel abroad during your H-1B status. Your trip may be personal (to visit relatives, for example) or professional (to attend a conference or work with colleagues overseas). These recommendations will help ensure that you have a smooth trip.

Can a H1B visa holder travel outside the US?

Travel Outside The US When Beneficiary Does Not Have A Valid H1B Visa. If an H1B extension of stay petition has been filed and the employee does not have a valid H1B visa, he/she will be able to get an H1B visa stamp if travel abroad is undertaken and the underlying H1B petition is still valid.

Can I use my H-1B visa stamp when porting to another employer?

If you are porting to a new employer and your extension of stay has been granted and you are not required to travel outside of the United States, you may continue to utilize the H-1B visa stamp in your passport for as long as it is valid.

Where can I travel with H1B visa in India?

H1B VISA FREE TRAVEL for Indians. Taiwan (30-day online travel authority is available to the citizens of India with permanent residency or valid visa of Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Schengen countries, UK or USA)

How do I Activate my H-1B visa?

You will need to apply for a visa stamp at a U.S. Consulate or Embassy abroad before your H-1B status can be ‘activated”. EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION Your H-1B status is valid only for the position stated on the H-1B petition, and for the period requested.

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How long H-1B can stay outside USA?

The employer will have to place the H1B holder at a different work location, for up to 30 workdays in a year. Nevertheless, these are some specific conditions when the employee can have the 30 days extended to up to 60 days.

How many countries we can travel with H-1B visa?

In this article, we have carefully picked the 10 best countries to travel visa-free with a valid US F1, J1, or H1B visa from the list of the 23 countries.

What are the restrictions on H-1B visa?

H-1B Cap. The H-1B classification has an annual numerical limit (cap) of 65,000 new statuses/visas each fiscal year. An additional 20,000 petitions filed on behalf of beneficiaries with a master's degree or higher from a U.S. institution of higher education are exempt from the cap.

Can I travel outside US after H-1B approval?

Once USCIS approves your change of status petition, you may travel internationally. Your H-1B status will take effect on the date that was requested. While travel, as outlined above, is permissible, you may encounter difficulties when re-entering the U.S. or when applying for a visa for your current status.

Can I visit Canada with US H-1B visa?

You are required to have a valid H-1B visa in your passport to return to the U.S. from all countries except for brief trips (less than 30 days) to Canada & Mexico (see below).

What is the problem with H1B visa?

A common problem faced by Indians seeking to immigrate to the US is the country-cap on H-1B visas: Only up to 65,000 visas may be issued to Indians in a single year (with 20,000 additional visas for those who have higher studies from the US).

What are the benefits of H1B visa?

H-1B Visa BenefitsBroad Requirements. The first H-1B visa benefit, and perhaps the main reason for its popularity, is the broad requirements associated with qualifying for this visa. ... Duration of Stay. ... Portability. ... Anyone Can Apply. ... Spouses and Dependents. ... Dual Intent. ... Combat Local Labor Shortages. ... Global Competitiveness.More items...

Can I apply for green card as soon as I get H-1B?

Can H1B Visa Holders Apply for Green Cards? Yes. The H1B visa is a dual-intent visa, which means that those who hold it are eligible for permanent residency by applying for a green card. If you are interested in staying in the US, you should start the process of applying for your green card sooner rather than later.

When traveling on the H-1B visa, you will require the following documentation to reenter the U.S.

Valid passport with at least 6 months of validity at the time of admission to the U.S.

Travel Abroad Exception with an Expired H-1B visa stamp

An H-1B holder who has current H-1B classification (either initial or extension) may reenter the U.S. with an expired H-1B visa stamp after a trip solely to Canada or Mexico (not to U.S. territories/ the islands in the Caribbean) that lasted no more than 30 days (22 C.F.R. § 41.112 (d)).

What do I do if I am traveling to Canada or Mexico and I have an expired visa stamp?

If your trip will last 30 or fewer days, you may be able to re-enter the United States using the expired visa stamp. This procedure is called Automatic Visa Revalidation. Contact us for more information.

How long does it take to get a visa stamp?

If you have to get a new visa stamp while you are abroad, the process can take six weeks or more because of security clearances. When you make travel arrangements, you and your department should plan for the possibility of these wait times.

Do I need to turn in my I-94 card?

Your I-94 card, which you will turn in when you leave the country. If you have an electronic I-94 instead of a physical I-94 card, you do not need to turn anything in.

Passports

All international scholars/employees and family members planning to depart from the U.S. and return after a temporary absence must have a valid passport in order to exit the U.S. The passport must also be valid for a minimum of six months into the future at the time of re-entry to the U.S. Some countries have an agreement with the U.S.

Visas

Except for Canadian citizens, all international scholars/employees and family members will also need to have a valid H-1B/H-4 visa stamp in their passport issued by a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad. Visa stamps cannot be obtained or renewed inside the U.S.

I-94 Record

H status holders are given a specific departure date on the I-94 and must depart the U.S. by this date. It is critical that you know and check this date upon every entry to the U.S. Check also an ink entry stamp with an annotation (the visa type and validity date) given in your passport upon entry.

Change to H-1B Status

Scholars/employees are advised to not travel outside the U.S. during a pending change of status H-1B petition (e.g., those who are changing from an F-1/J-1/Other to H-1B), as such an international travel will complicate your work authorization eligibility/immigration status.

Extension of H-1B Status

If you wish to travel outside the U.S. during the H-1B extension process, you should speak to your OISS adviser as soon as possible, before making your travel plans. Your travel plans may affect your H-1B extension processing timing and you are required to have well thought out coordination with your OISS Adviser.

Changing H-1B Employer to Yale

If you wish to travel outside the U.S. during the H-1B extension process, you should speak to your OISS adviser as soon as possible, before making travel plans. Your travel plans may affect your H-1B extension processing timing and you are required to have well thought out coordination with your OISS Adviser.

Passport Expiration

If you or your H-4 dependents are traveling with a passport that will expire before your H approval end date, you will be admitted to the U.S. only for the duration that your passport is valid. This means that your I-94 and legal stay in the U.S. will end earlier than your H-1B approval end date.

How to activate H1B?

In order to activate the H1B, the beneficiary must leave the US and obtain an H1B visa stamp and re-enter or the employer must file a new Change of Status/Amendment petition. 2. Travelling Outside The US When H1B Change Of Status Petition Is Approved With A Future Start Date.

Is it safe to travel after H1B?

NOTE: It’s always safe to travel after H1B approval.

Can a beneficiary return to the US in their previous status?

The beneficiary may only return to the US in their previous nonimmigrant status (if still valid or applicable) or the beneficiary must wait until the H1B petition is approved so that he/she can obtain an H1B visa stamp with which to re-enter the US.

Can I use an I-94 for an H1B extension?

If the H1B extension of stay petition is approved while she is abroad, her employer should send her the approval notice. She can then use the new approval notice and existing visa stamp to re-enter the U.S. CBP should give her an I-94 that matches the expiration date of the new approval notice.

Can Elizabeth travel to the US?

Yes, Elizabeth will be able to travel on H1B visa and re-enter the US with the previously issued H1B visa stamp and H1B approval notice. Once she re-enters and after the H1B petition is approved, her status will be extended. If the H1B extension of stay petition is approved while she is abroad, her employer should send her the approval notice. She can then use the new approval notice and existing visa stamp to re-enter the U.S. CBP should give her an I-94 that matches the expiration date of the new approval notice.

Can an H1B extension be denied?

If the H1B Extension of Stay is denied while the employee is outside the US, he/she should still be able to re-enter the US based on the still valid, previously issued approval notice and visa.

Can an H1B employee enter the US without an H1B visa?

b. If the H1B employee enters the US without the new H1B petition approval notice , CBP will admit the employee based on the previously issued H1B approval notice and H1B visa, which will have a shorter expiration date than the newly approved petition. The employee must leave and re-enter with the new approval notice (and possibly need to obtain a new H1B visa stamp if the previously issued visa is no longer valid) or the employer must file a new extension of stay petition to extend the employee’s I-94.

Which Caribbean islands are valid for a visa?

Valid for Caribbean Islands of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius & Saba (Please confirm specific details based on the island you plan to visit)

How long does a visa last on arrival?

Visa on arrival issued for 14 days. Can apply for extension of another 14 days. You can also apply for the visa in advance (highly recommended)

Can US citizens travel to Cuba?

US citizens are prohibited to travel to Cuba for tourism purposes. You need a tourist card if you wish to travel on a US visa. Other option is to just get a Cuba tourist visa directly (highly receommended given the volatility of US-Cuba relations) Easy Tourist Card .

Can you take a bus to Belize?

If you are visiting Guatemala, be sure to plan for Belize too since you can just take a bus to Belize to enjoy the pristine beaches

Do you need a visa for multiple entry?

Valid multiple-entry US visa required to be eligible

Which countries have visa free access?

As of January 2020, Indian citizens had visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 52 countries and territories. Nepal (Indian citizens may live and work freely in Nepal under the terms of the 1950 Indo-Nepal Treaty of Peace and Friendship.) Read: 1950 Indo-Nepal Treaty of Peace and Friendship. Mauritius (90 days of visa free stay)

How long is a Bermuda visa valid?

Bermuda (90 days for holders of a multiple-entry visa issued by Canada, USA or the United Kingdom and valid for at least 45 days beyond the period of intended stay in Bermuda) Mexico (Visa not required for any valid USA visa holders to enter Mexico with tourist, transit & business purposes.

How long can an Indian travel to the US?

There are as many as 18 countries that would allow an Indian citizen to enter their borders with a valid US single or any multiple-entry visa (F1, H1, B1, etc.) for tourism purposes for up to 6 months. Are you happy? Let’s take a look.

Which countries require a visa for Guatemala?

Guatemala (Visa not required for holders of a valid visa issued by Canada, the USA or a Schengen Member State) Honduras (Visa free entry to holders of a valid visa issued by Canada, the USA or a Schengen Member State) Nicaragua (90 days (Fee USD20) applicable to holders of a valid visa issued by Canada, USA or a Schengen Member State)

Do you double check the immigration website before booking a flight?

Note: Always double check the destination country’s immigration website before booking any flights or trips. As many of you have rightly said, things can change and you don’t want to be caught off-guard.

What happens during a visa appointment?

During a visa appointment, you will be fingerprinted, photographed, and interviewed about your visa application and your prospective stay in the United States.

How much is the visa fee for each machine readable visa?

There will be a visa fee of at least $190 for each machine-readable visa issued. A reciprocity fee may also be required. You should confirm, with the U.S. Consulate, any specialized application procedures, processing time, and whether or not an appointment is required. Please note that U.S. Consulates, Embassies, and Ports of Entry may, in their discretion, choose to investigate any H visa application. It is therefore difficult to predict how long the wait will be for each visa issuance. You can check visa-waiting times here, and you can check consular procedures here.

How long does it take to get a visa stamp?

Typical administrative delays are 2-4 weeks, but some are much longer. The Department of State will not explain the reason for the delay, nor will they tell how long the delay will be.

How many days before I-797 approval date can I work?

You may enter the U.S. ten (10) days before the start date on your I-797 approval notice. At the port of entry, you may request that your I-94 card be issued with an additional ten (10) days beyond the expiration data of the I-797 approval notice. CBP officers at the port of entry are not required to grant these additional days, but you may still request them. If you receive additional days, you are not authorized to work beyond the expiration date of the I-797 approval notice.

What should an applicant be prepared to provide to the consular officer about the position?

Applicants should be prepared to provide a succinct “elevator pitch” explanation to the consular officer about the position. The applicant must clearly communicate what they do (or will be doing) and should be prepared to articulate the value that they bring to the U.S. employer.

Do you have to apply for a visa in advance?

The Department of State has stated that applicants are advised when they apply that there is no time period within which administrative processing must be completed. Individuals will have to weigh the risk before making travel plans in advance of receiving a visa. Please contact our office prior to making irrevocable travel arrangements to discuss your plans.

Can my spouse work without a separate authorization?

Your spouse and children may not accept employment in the U.S. without separate authorization since they are obtaining their H-4 status as the dependents of a temporary worker.

Can you enter Mexico with US visa?

Yes. You can enter Mexico with US visa. Any nationality with a valid US visa can enter Mexico without requiring a Mexican visa. The US visa must be valid during the entire stay in Mexico. You can use any US visa including tourist, work, study and transit visas.

Traveling to Mexico with US visa

Mexico offers visa exemption to any nationality holding a valid US, UK, Canada, Schengen or Japan visa. Therefore, those that require a visa to Mexico can substitute a valid US visa for a Mexico visa.

Conclusion

Can you travel to Mexico with a US visa? Yes. Any nationality with a valid US, UK, Canada, Schengen or Japan visa can enter Mexico VISA-FREE. The visa must be valid for the entire duration of the stay in Mexico.

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