How do I apply for Nie stamping?
These vary by the criteria you choose to apply for NIE. For example, if you are apply for H1B Visa stamping or planning to travel on H1B Visa, then you would need to contact your company and get a letter that details out your roles and responsibilities and why your presence is important in the US.
How to get stamping and travel to the US?
Also, if you are exempted based on exceptions in the presidential proclamation, you have a very straightforward process to get stamping or travel to US. With NIE, you need to submit proof that you fall under NIE and consulate has to approve your NIE request. NIE second one is more subjective
When to re-apply for Nie after Visa Stamping?
If you exceed 12 months, then you need re-apply for NIE. Also, if you got visa stamping based on NIE, it would say NIE on the visa stamp under annotation. See below. If you got your visa stamped with the below annotation, then you do not have to again email the consulate for NIE approval, if you’re traveling within 12 months.
What does Nie mean in US visa stamping?
If you go for visa stamping based on NIE and get it approved, you would get your US Visa stamped in the passport that has the annotation “ NIE UNDER ALL P. P. S ON NOVEL CORONAVIRUS “. It looks like in the below screenshot. Now that we have an understanding on what NIE means, let’s look at the process and how to apply for the same.
How to check eligibility for NIE?
The first step is to check eligibility if you qualify for NIE or not. You need to closely check the list of criteria as defined by the US Dept of State on their website. You can read US Bans Travelers from India for the NIE list that is relevant for India or check the US Dept of State website. If you are eligible, then you go to the next steps
How long is the NIE valid for?
Below is the email from the US Embassy in Delhi indicating the 12 months validity of NIE for travel. NIE Validity Email for 12 months from Delhi.
How to apply for National Interest Exception ?
The process to apply for National Interest Exceptions (NIE) varies by country and the related proclamation that was signed by the US president. In total there are about 4 Presidential Proclamations (PP) that are related to COVID banning entry of travelers to US from certain countries: PP 9984 (China); PP 9992 (Iran); PP 10143 (Schengen Area, United Kingdom, Ireland, Brazil, and South Africa); and PP 10199 (India).
What does EO stand for in travel bans?
Most of the Executive Orders (EO) or Presidential Proclamations (PP) signed by a US President that involve travel ban also have a clause at the end that says something like “… in the national interest, as determined by the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Homeland Security, or their designees.” and it looks like in below screenshot taken from Presidential Proclamation 10143 (Schengen Area, United Kingdom, Ireland, Brazil, and South Africa)
What is NIE in proclamation?
The concept of general proclamation exceptions or National Interest Exceptions (NIE) comes into the picture when the presidential proclamations are in effect. Let’s look at them in detail in the next section. You can also read Can US President ban entry to the US for more details on authority and see previous presidents who have used it.
What is the authority to block a foreigner from entering the US?
As per Immigration and Nationality Act – Section 212 (f), US President gets the broadest authority to block anyone from entering the US, if the president believes that entry of any foreigner is not in the best interest of the US. Below is the actual regulation screenshot of INA Section 212 (f).
What is Section 212 F?
Section 212 (f) US President Power to Block Entry of Aliens to US Regulation. US President usually signs an Executive Order (EO) or Presidential Proclamation (PP) to ban or block the entry of foreigners, who are a risk to the US National interest.
Do H1 employees have good visa stamping experience?
Most of the H1 Employees are having very good experience on visa stamping..
Can you ask for NIE letter?
When you go for visa stamping, Just collect NIE letter from Employer and if possible from end client. Consular Officer may or may not ask NIE letter. A friend of mine went for visa stamping and brought NIE letter too. But, Officer did not ask NIE letter that she got from her Employer and Officer approved her visa. After one or two days, she got Email from consulate stating his NIE is approved and it is valid for another 12 months.
Background – H4 Stamping after H1B Denial in US
I was applying for H1B to H4 visa conversion stamping at Mumbai consulate due to denial of H1B extension while in US. When H1B was denied in USA on 11th March, boarded a flight on 13th March but could not bring kids (4 and 8) due to OCI travel ban. US Citizen Kids and Spouse (on H1B) are in the USA.
Steps to Apply for Expedite Appointment from Mumbai
First you need to have the regular appointment in place. As I already had a regular appointment for H4 Interview on October 6th, I requested for Emergency Appointment using US Visa Travel docs website.
H4 Visa Interview at Mumbai, Questions
Though I had a 9 am appointment, I reached at 8 but embassy was just opening up. I was taken inside around 8.30 upon security check but my interview started before 9 am.
How to secure a visa payment?
To secure payment approval, create a user profile with the U.S. Visa Service website. Select ‘Schedule Appointment.’ A payment confirmation page should appear. This page will allow the applicant to select the best-fitted payment information for the individual. The payment is only valid for a year, so it is important to schedule the appointment within that time.
Where to schedule H1B visa interview?
Scheduling the interview may be conducted at the closest U.S. consulate or embassy. The H-1B visa stamping process should be implemented in the following order:
What is a POE visa?
When you get to the port of entry (POE), you will have to undergo security clearance before you can be allowed to enter the country. Your visa stamp is one of the requirements to prove that you have valid authorization to travel to the United States.
Does the USCIS suspend visa stamping?
It also does not guarantee that your visa will be approved in the H-1B visa stamping process. There are times, however, when the USCIS will suspend premium processing to give preference to long-neglected petitions. This is true for all H-1B petitions during the 2017-2018 season.
