DUI conviction | H1B extension

[Yesmn123]

Got convicted of a DUI (misdemeanor) last month and have my visa extension coming up in Dec-2019. I am still in US,(in informal probation)

1) am I eligible to apply for visa extension while in US or should I leave the country .?

2) is DUI conviction triggers automatic visa extension denial? 

3) what are chances of visa extension denial ? 

Edited July 22, 2019 by yesmani

[pontevecchio]

Visa refers to an entry foil in your passport. Your existing visa will be rendered void and they will inform you about the same. This means you will need a new H1 visa if you travel.

https://www.murthy.com/2016/10/24/nonimmigrant-visa-revocation-update-for-those-with-dui/

[Yesmn123]

Thank you pontevecchio ..

I don’t have a stamped visa in my passport , however I have a valid H1B extension (I797) until Dec-2019. (Applied within US ) 

I have no plans to travel out of county at this time. Can I still be eligible to apply extension .? Or should I necessarily leave country to file a new H1B . (I don’t want to risk that if I can apply extension staying inside the country) 

[2018h1bextension]

read this .. 

[H1bDUIDec2019]

Hi,  I am in the exact same situation I got arrested for first OWI (called DUI in other states) . I have to apply for my extension because my visa expires in April 2020 (only four months). I am still pending my court appearance and rest of the process. Can you please help me understand what I need to do? @2018h1bextension, @Yesmn123 would you be Ok to talk to me and help with some doubts questions? I would really appreciate any help. 

 

[Pk2020]

@H1bDUIDec2019 can you please update what happened to your extension for H1B . I am in same stage and I got into DUI after my case is filed by company . 

[Pk2020]

On 7/23/2019 at 3:29 AM, 2018h1bextension said:

read this .. 

Hi , can you please update what happened to your H1B extn ? I am in same stage now