Miscellaneous

Can I travel to Mexico on expired H1B visa?

Can I travel to Mexico on expired H1B visa?

After original entry to the U.S., persons in H (H1B and H4) status with an expired non-immigrant visa in their passports can re-enter the U.S. without obtaining a new U.S. Visa stamp. This rule only applies if they have traveled to a contiguous territory (Canada or Mexico or adjacent islands).

Can I go to Mexico for H1B stamping now?

Mexico: H1B to H4 change of status stamping in Mexico is allowed if you are currently on an H1B visa residing and working in the USA.

How to get an F1 to H1B stamp in Mexico?

We recently found that few members attended for F1 to H1B (1st time) stamping in mexico & got successful stamping. (2 members attended for F1 to H1B stamping on Feb 10th 2021 & Feb 18th 2021 & got visa approved in Monterrey – Ask us for F1 to H1B whatsapp group, so you can join other folks who are looking for change of status stamping in Mexico.

Can you apply for an H1B visa in Mexico?

If you are a Doctor/ Physician/ Medical research scholar / Scientists on any US Visa (J1, H1B, O1, J1 to H1B, H1B to O1, J1 to O1 etc.,) If you are in a profession that contributes to COVID – directly or indirectly, you are eligible for Emergency US Visa appointments/ visa interview dates booking in Mexico,

When to go to Mexico for Visa Stamping?

If you cannot prove that you are “In Status”—or if you actually were “Out of Status”—you need to go to your country of citizenship for visa stamping. If you are changing from a non-F-1 status (i.e. B-1, H-4, J-1) to an H-1 status, you should consult an immigration attorney before going to Mexico for visa stamping.

When does your H-1B status expire at CBP?

H-1B STATUS Your H-1B status is valid until the end validity date of your most recently issued I-94. Your I-94 is at the bottom of your I-797 approval notice, and/or the CBP electronic I-94 system. The H-1B status is employment-based, so your status immediately ends on the date of employment is terminated.

Can a F1 student get a H1B stamp in Mexico?

An H4 visa holder can visit Mexico to get a first time H1B stamp. An F1 student cannot get first time H1B or H4 stamping in Mexico. Canada allows a change of visa class though.

Can a H4 visa holder visit Mexico for the first time?

An H4 visa holder can visit Mexico to get first time H1B stamp. An F1 student cannot get first time H1B or H4 stamping in Mexico. Canada allows change of visa class though.

Can you get a first time visa stamp in Mexico?

An H4 visa holder can visit Mexico to get first time H1B stamp. An F1 student cannot get first time H1B or H4 stamping in Mexico. Canada allows change of visa class though. Visa renewal visa stamp can be obtained in Mexico as well as Canada.

Do you need an expired US visa to travel to Mexico?

Note that you should have an existing US visa stamp in your passport in the same class to visit Mexico. The existing visa stamp in same class can be either valid or expired. An H4 visa holder can visit Mexico to get first time H1B stamp. An F1 student cannot get first time H1B or H4 stamping in Mexico. Canada allows change of visa class though.