H1B visa travelling to Mexico as tourist

[Momus]

Hello,

I am an Indonesian Citizen. I have H1B visa stamp valid until 8/15/2015. I live in San Diego.
1. Do I have to get a visa through Mexican Embassy in USA before I go to Mexico for tourist purposes and elective surgery (dental and cosmetic)?
2. Do I have any problem re-entering USA using my H1B visa after going to Mexico?

Thank you kindly!

[jairichi]

Hello,

I am an Indonesian Citizen. I have H1B visa stamp valid until 8/15/2015. I live in San Diego.

1. Do I have to get a visa through Mexican Embassy in USA before I go to Mexico for tourist purposes and elective surgery (dental and cosmetic)?

2. Do I have any problem re-entering USA using my H1B visa after going to Mexico?

Thank you kindly!

You can use AVR facility if your visit to Mexico is less than 30 days.

[Momus]

You can use AVR facility if your visit to Mexico is less than 30 days.

 

What is AVR facilily? I googled it nothing showed up

[jairichi]

What is AVR facilily? I googled it nothing showed up

Automatic Visa Revalidation.

http://forum.murthy.com/index.php?/topic/30853-automatic-visa-revalidation/

[Momus]

Automatic Visa Revalidation.

http://forum.murthy.com/index.php?/topic/30853-automatic-visa-revalidation/

 

Why do I need Visa Revalidation when my visa is going expire in August 2015?

 

I need another stamp even though I have a valid visa H1B until 2015? I don't get this -_-; 

[Momus]

Please help anyone ;o

[jairichi]

Why do I need Visa Revalidation when my visa is going expire in August 2015?

 

I need another stamp even though I have a valid visa H1B until 2015? I don't get this -_-; 

Looks like you do not understand AVR. Ask an attorney to explain you.

[rahul412]

Looks like you do not understand AVR. Ask an attorney to explain you.

OP doesn't need to use AVR since he has a valid VISA. OP needs visiting visa for Mexico (if required)

[jairichi]

OP doesn't need to use AVR since he has a valid VISA. OP needs visiting visa for Mexico (if required)

If OP's has a valid I94 and duration of visit is less than 30 days there is no need for a visa to visit Mexico. S/he can use AVR facility.

[jairichi]

H-1B / H-4 status individuals

After initial entry to the U.S., persons in H-1B status who have an expired non-immigrant visa in their passport may re-enter the U.S. without obtaining a new U.S. visa if their travel was solely to a contiguous territory (Canada or Mexico) and their travel is for a period not exceeding 30 days. This procedure is known as "automatic revalidation" of the U.S. visa. The visa is automatically presumed to be valid for entry to the U.S. on the date the non-immigrant presents him- or herself at the U.S. border.

To take advantage of automatic re-validation of an expired H-1B visa after travel to a contiguous territory, travelers must have, in addition to their passport and I-797 H-1B or H-4 approval notice, a valid Form I-94 card or passport Admission stamp showing H-1B or H-4 status.  If you entered the U.S. by air or sea, OVIS recommends carrying a copy of your electronic Form I-94, which can be accessed and printed here.  It is also recommended to carry with you proof of your employment, such as a letter from your employer, or paycheck stubs.

Note that the following persons are *ineligible* for Automatic Revalidation:

1. People who have applied for a new visa while in Canada or the adjacent islands, and the visa application is pending a decision or has been denied a new visa application.
   
2. Nationals of Iran, Syria, Sudan, and Cuba are not eligible for automatic revalidation of an expired visa. Thus, for example, if a citizen of Iran travels to contiguous territory for a day and has an expired visa, but a valid extension approval notice of status; he will need to obtain a visa to return to the U.S.
   
3. Automatic revalidation does not apply to the Visa Waiver Program.
   

If you are planning to take advantage of it please see the copy of the regulation that allows this, here (22 CFR C. 1, part 41.112(d)).

[rahul412]

If OP's has a valid I94 and duration of visit is less than 30 days there is no need for a visa to visit Mexico. S/he can use AVR facility.

He just needs Mexican visa. AVR doesn't even comes into the picture.

[jairichi]

He just needs Mexican visa. AVR doesn't even comes into the picture.

With a valid I94 OP does not need a visa for visit to Mexico below 30 days duration.

[jairichi]

He just needs Mexican visa. AVR doesn't even comes into the picture.

No, the question is why OP has to spend money and apply for a Mexican visitor visa when s/he can make use of AVR facility when his/her visit is less than 30 days?

[rahul412]

No, the question is why OP has to spend money and apply for a Mexican visitor visa when s/he can make use of AVR facility when his/her visit is less than 30 days?

But my understanding is that AVR is applicable only when his VISA is expired, now when he holds a valid visa.

[jairichi]

But my understanding is that AVR is applicable only when his VISA is expired, now when he holds a valid visa.

My understanding is that it is allowed with a valid H1B visa and even when H1B visa is not valid (option extended).