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I have a valid H1B visa stamp showing my former employer’s name, and my new employer’s H1B petition has been approved. Do I need a new visa stamp before traveling?
Answer Generally, no. An unexpired H1B visa stamp ordinarily may be used with the new employer’s valid H1B approval notice. The traveler should carry the new approval notice and evidence of current employment and should be prepared to explain the change of employer when requestin
News · Source: Murthy Law Firm · Source published
Challenging a Nonimmigrant Visa Revocation in Removal Proceedings
By Cyrus D. Mehta A visa is a travel document and is not the same as having a nonimmigrant status. Ordinarily, revocation of an F-1 visa while the student is in the United States prevents the student from using that visa for a future admission until they obtain a new visa stamp,
News · Source: Cyrus D. Mehta & Partners · Source published
I recently attended my H1B visa interview at a U.S. consulate abroad. The consular officer mentioned that my social media might need to be reviewed, but did not clearly explain whether anything else was needed. My CEAC status now says “Refused,” even though I have received H1B visas before. Does this mean my visa will not be issued?
Answer Not necessarily. When checking a case on CEAC, the status may show only “Issued” or “Refused,” without distinguishing between a refusal that requires additional processing and a refusal that is based on another ground of ineligibility. Thus, a “Refused” status may reflect
News · Source: Murthy Law Firm · Openbound updated