Is it right time to go for H1B visa stamping?
This date will help you find out when you should apply for the H1B visa stamping. The rule is that you should apply around 90 days before you have to begin working in the US. This means that if your employment starting date is on August 1 st, you can apply for the visa in the beginning of May.
Can I go to Canada for my H1B stamping?
You can go to Mexico or Canada only for visa renewal stamping. For example you can go to Mexico or Canada for visa stamping if your extension got approved as it comes under renewal. Can i get B1, B2, h4, f1, H1b visa stamping in Mexico?
Does H1B transfer require visa stamping?
You do not need a new stamp on your passport after transfer. You just give your H-1B info (a copy of your passport and H-1B visa pages) to your new employer and they deal with the transfer related paperwork.
Is H1B visa considered a 'temporary resident' visa?
An H1B is a temporary residentalien visa. The visa is set to expire on a certain date - usually 3 years after the date it was issued.
Do Canadians need a visa stamp?
Note to Canadians: Canadian citizens are not required to apply for a visa stamp.
Do Canadians need a visa stamp for USA?
Canadian citizens are not required to obtain a U.S. visa stamp for entrance to the U.S. Canadian citizens are however required to enter the U.S. in the appropriate immigration status (F-1, J-1, etc.).
Does Canada allow H-1B stamping?
Most visa holders return to their home country to obtain the H1B stamp (it cannot be done in the U.S.), but you can also elect to be processed in Mexico or Canada.
Can I enter US without H-1B stamp?
You must have a valid visa stamp in your passport to return to the U.S., unless you are a Canadian citizen or are making a short trip to Canada or Mexico.
How long H1B petition is valid without stamping?
As per USTravelDocs Agency Working Visa FAQs, which provides online visa appointment bookings in India for US visa stampings, the H1B visa applicants can only apply 90 days before the start date of the H1B employment, which is on the approved H1B petition.
How do Indians get US visa stamping in Canada?
Applicants who wish to apply for their U.S. visa in Canada must visit http://canada.usvisa-info.com/ to obtain information about how to start their application for a U.S. visa at a consular section in Canada. Applicants will be required to pay their visa application processing fee prior to scheduling an appointment.
Can I get H1B Dropbox in Canada?
Dropbox is also called a mail-in facility in countries like Australia, Canada, Denmark, and others. There is no box as such but you need to submit your documents to the VFS location assigned by the US embassy.
How long does it take to get H-1B visa stamp?
1 to 4 weeksThe entire processing time may take from 1 to 4 weeks, depending on the demand.
Can we travel to US without stamping?
There are no exemptions added or given despite the changes in condition in India. If you need to travel to US, you need NIE given by the consulate for visa stamping and travel to US.
Can I visit Canada with US H-1B visa?
Short Travel to Canada or Mexico under Automatic Visa Revalidation. A valid H-1B visa stamp (or H-4 visa stamp) is not required for reentry to the U.S. following a visit of less than 30 days in Canada or Mexico, as long as you have a valid H-1B approval notice.
Does US stamp Canadian passports?
Actually - the answer is no. U.S. Immigration does not stamp Canadian passports entering the U.S. from Canada.
Does Canada have exit stamp?
canada does not stamp exits. They just monitor entries and if you come to canada and go to automatic kiosks at the airport and scan your pr card then they don't stamp your passport.
Do they stamp your passport at the Canadian border?
When you arrive at the point of entry in Canada, a border services officer will make sure you meet the requirements to enter Canada. The officer will authorize your stay by stamping your passport and/or issuing another document.
Is US visa stamped on passport?
A visa, or visa stamp, is a physical stamp or sticker in your passport that is issued by a U.S. embassy or consulate outside of the U.S. It indicates that you are eligible to apply for entry to the U.S. in a specific immigration category such as F-1 or J-1 student.
Hany S Brollesy
As a Canadian citizen, you do not need a visa stamp in your passport - the I-797 approval notice should be sufficient (though it is always a good idea to carry a copy of the petition with you, just in case, and proof of current employment with the sponsor, if you have already started working for them).
Lisa Helen York
I agree with the previous lawyers' responses. As a Canadian citizen you are not required to obtain an H-1B visa stamp in your passport before entering the U.S. You will be admitted to the US for the validity period of your H-1B status (unless your passport expires earlier).
F. J. Capriotti III
Mr. Brollesy gave a fantastic and complete answer. I should probably point out that your company's immigration LAWYER and not NON-ATTORNEYS in HR should be consulted.
How long does it take to edit DS 160?
Post submission, DS 160 can still be edited within first 30 days. Refer link for more information.
Is DS-160 required in Canada?
Entire DS-160 form is not required. Schedule an appointment – Click on this link and provide your information along with DS-160 application number. There are long queues and wait times for appointments in Vancouver and Toronto, so plan accordingly.