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		<title>By: Abhi</title>
		<link>http://redbus2us.com/change-of-status-or-first-time-h1b-visa-stamping-canada-or-mexico-h4-to-h1b-f1-to-h1b-etc-go-to-home-country-for-visa-stamping/comment-page-5/#comment-40515</link>
		<dc:creator>Abhi</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 16:43:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Forgot to post the link. You can  check the above information:
http://nassau.usembassy.gov/non-immigrant_visas.html</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Forgot to post the link. You can  check the above information:<br />
<a href="http://nassau.usembassy.gov/non-immigrant_visas.html" rel="nofollow">http://nassau.usembassy.gov/non-immigrant_visas.html</a></p>
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		<title>By: Abhi</title>
		<link>http://redbus2us.com/change-of-status-or-first-time-h1b-visa-stamping-canada-or-mexico-h4-to-h1b-f1-to-h1b-etc-go-to-home-country-for-visa-stamping/comment-page-5/#comment-40513</link>
		<dc:creator>Abhi</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 16:42:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Hi Saurabh,

I foound a pdf for first time H1 B stamping in Bahamas. I am not sure if they allow first time stamping of H1 in Bahamas for non-immigrant workers.
&quot;
Who Can Apply at the U.S. Embassy in Nassau? 
 Third Country Nationals seeking 
business, tourist, crew or transit visas may apply at Embassy Nassau. However, applicants should be aware that they must apply in person, and that such visas may sometimes take weeks or even months to process. In addition, the Embassy cannot assist Third Country Nationals with Bahamian visa requirements, nor with alternate travel arrangements if their U.S. visa should be delayed or denied.

 Third Country National applicants residing in the United States seeking to renew their student, exchange or temporary employment visa may apply if – and only if – their current such visa was issued at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate in their country of citizenship or legal residence. A spouse or dependent children may apply with the principal visa holder if the principal meets the criteria above. 

Note: a renewal is defined as an application for the same type of visa that the applicant already holds; it specifically does not include cases where a prospective applicant held a different classification of visa (or Visa Waiver status), even if a “change of status” to the new classification was authorized by the Department of Homeland Security.
&quot;

Please let me know what does this mean. Can I still go to Bahamas for first time stamping?</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Saurabh,</p>
<p>I foound a pdf for first time H1 B stamping in Bahamas. I am not sure if they allow first time stamping of H1 in Bahamas for non-immigrant workers.<br />
&#8221;<br />
Who Can Apply at the U.S. Embassy in Nassau?<br />
 Third Country Nationals seeking<br />
business, tourist, crew or transit visas may apply at Embassy Nassau. However, applicants should be aware that they must apply in person, and that such visas may sometimes take weeks or even months to process. In addition, the Embassy cannot assist Third Country Nationals with Bahamian visa requirements, nor with alternate travel arrangements if their U.S. visa should be delayed or denied.</p>
<p> Third Country National applicants residing in the United States seeking to renew their student, exchange or temporary employment visa may apply if – and only if – their current such visa was issued at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate in their country of citizenship or legal residence. A spouse or dependent children may apply with the principal visa holder if the principal meets the criteria above. </p>
<p>Note: a renewal is defined as an application for the same type of visa that the applicant already holds; it specifically does not include cases where a prospective applicant held a different classification of visa (or Visa Waiver status), even if a “change of status” to the new classification was authorized by the Department of Homeland Security.<br />
&#8221;</p>
<p>Please let me know what does this mean. Can I still go to Bahamas for first time stamping?</p>
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		<title>By: Saurabh</title>
		<link>http://redbus2us.com/change-of-status-or-first-time-h1b-visa-stamping-canada-or-mexico-h4-to-h1b-f1-to-h1b-etc-go-to-home-country-for-visa-stamping/comment-page-5/#comment-40422</link>
		<dc:creator>Saurabh</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 06:13:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Aditi,
If the H-4 visa is still valid and the consulate doesn&#039;t keep the passport, then the person can return on H-4 visa.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Aditi,<br />
If the H-4 visa is still valid and the consulate doesn&#8217;t keep the passport, then the person can return on H-4 visa.</p>
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		<title>By: Arun</title>
		<link>http://redbus2us.com/change-of-status-or-first-time-h1b-visa-stamping-canada-or-mexico-h4-to-h1b-f1-to-h1b-etc-go-to-home-country-for-visa-stamping/comment-page-5/#comment-40300</link>
		<dc:creator>Arun</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 18:05:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>You will get an I797A that will obviously have i94 portion</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You will get an I797A that will obviously have i94 portion</p>
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		<title>By: aditi</title>
		<link>http://redbus2us.com/change-of-status-or-first-time-h1b-visa-stamping-canada-or-mexico-h4-to-h1b-f1-to-h1b-etc-go-to-home-country-for-visa-stamping/comment-page-5/#comment-40293</link>
		<dc:creator>aditi</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 16:56:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Hi saurabh,

Lets say X goes to canada for stamping of her H1b for the first time (converting from H4)and she/he gets a 221g then can she/he return to US on H4 ?</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi saurabh,</p>
<p>Lets say X goes to canada for stamping of her H1b for the first time (converting from H4)and she/he gets a 221g then can she/he return to US on H4 ?</p>
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		<title>By: Saurabh</title>
		<link>http://redbus2us.com/change-of-status-or-first-time-h1b-visa-stamping-canada-or-mexico-h4-to-h1b-f1-to-h1b-etc-go-to-home-country-for-visa-stamping/comment-page-5/#comment-39930</link>
		<dc:creator>Saurabh</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 21:42:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>B,
1. If H-1 got approved w/ COS, then you need to start working on H-1 from COS approval date
2. Check your H-1 797. If there is an I-94 attached, then it has been approved w/ COS. COS effective date will also be mentioned in that I-94</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>B,<br />
1. If H-1 got approved w/ COS, then you need to start working on H-1 from COS approval date<br />
2. Check your H-1 797. If there is an I-94 attached, then it has been approved w/ COS. COS effective date will also be mentioned in that I-94</p>
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		<title>By: B</title>
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		<dc:creator>B</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 00:33:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>I am currently in L1 through employer A and I got H1b approved through employer B which is valid from oct 2012. Could you please clarify the following:-
 1) Can I continue in L1 with employer A after Oct 1st?.
 2) How do I know if my H1b is approved with Change of Status?..

Thanks in advance..</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I am currently in L1 through employer A and I got H1b approved through employer B which is valid from oct 2012. Could you please clarify the following:-<br />
 1) Can I continue in L1 with employer A after Oct 1st?.<br />
 2) How do I know if my H1b is approved with Change of Status?..</p>
<p>Thanks in advance..</p>
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		<title>By: Seema</title>
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		<dc:creator>Seema</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 16:36:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Hi Saurabh,

I enetered US on L1 B in 2009 and quit my company and got my H1B done in 2010. I changed my employer in Sep 2011 and since then I have been working with my new employer. I am planning to travel to India in June 2012 and would have to go for my H1 B stamping in the mumbai consulate.
I work with a company A whose sister compny, company B has sponsored my H1 B. However the client has a contract with company A and there are supporting doucmnets to prove that company A owns company B. Client has agreed to provide me the client letter too but the client letter says thers an agreement between Company A and companies(which includes sister companies?? ) 
Is it safe to go for H1 stamping now?Has it become any better than last yr? I heard there were some chanegs to teh law that was made last yr about staffing firms. What can I use as suppporting documents to prove employer-employee relationship?</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi Saurabh,</p>
<p>I enetered US on L1 B in 2009 and quit my company and got my H1B done in 2010. I changed my employer in Sep 2011 and since then I have been working with my new employer. I am planning to travel to India in June 2012 and would have to go for my H1 B stamping in the mumbai consulate.<br />
I work with a company A whose sister compny, company B has sponsored my H1 B. However the client has a contract with company A and there are supporting doucmnets to prove that company A owns company B. Client has agreed to provide me the client letter too but the client letter says thers an agreement between Company A and companies(which includes sister companies?? )<br />
Is it safe to go for H1 stamping now?Has it become any better than last yr? I heard there were some chanegs to teh law that was made last yr about staffing firms. What can I use as suppporting documents to prove employer-employee relationship?</p>
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		<title>By: Saurabh</title>
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		<dc:creator>Saurabh</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 01:35:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Azmir Hossin,
If your H-1 was approved w/ COS w/ exemption w/ start date of May 1, then you don&#039;t need to go for stamping immediately. You can delay as long as you want and continue to stay and work in US based on your approved petition.

You can go for visa stamping in your home country. However, there is always a risk associated w/ the stamping and you should never consider the stamping too safe. Have contingency plans when going for stamping.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Azmir Hossin,<br />
If your H-1 was approved w/ COS w/ exemption w/ start date of May 1, then you don&#8217;t need to go for stamping immediately. You can delay as long as you want and continue to stay and work in US based on your approved petition.</p>
<p>You can go for visa stamping in your home country. However, there is always a risk associated w/ the stamping and you should never consider the stamping too safe. Have contingency plans when going for stamping.</p>
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		<title>By: Saurabh</title>
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		<dc:creator>Saurabh</dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 01:28:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description>Kannan,
I remember sometime ago transit visa was a must if there was no unexpired visa in the passport. If you have an unexpired visa in the passport, then there is no need to worry. Otherwise you will have to check w/ the airline if an unexpired visa is still the requirement.</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Kannan,<br />
I remember sometime ago transit visa was a must if there was no unexpired visa in the passport. If you have an unexpired visa in the passport, then there is no need to worry. Otherwise you will have to check w/ the airline if an unexpired visa is still the requirement.</p>
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