visah1fan Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 I was in US for 2 years then went back to India for 15 months. Came back to US on same visa. In my last Visa extension, I got the extension considering second visit starting date as the starting date instead of first visit date as starting year (i.e. got 2 years more on same H1 visa). I have already exceed my physical presence in US for more than 6 years (almost 6 years 9 months) but realizing that consulate might have made a mistake in extending my visa. So now what are the options for me: 1) Whether I continue on the same visa till the Visa validity date (i.e. overall 8 years) and go for GC processing. 2) Considering validity of H1 and leave US at the end of visa validity date without applying for GC or extension 3) Any chance of applying for L1 visa and stay 4) Leave US probably after 2-3 months once everything is settled and taken to closer (lease, etc. ) 5) Leave US immediately (probably the worst case) 6) Any other suggestions you might have. 7) Will I be subject to 3 year bar as I have exceeded more than 180 days even though my H1 and I94 are valid for next 1 year. By the way I am being told by my employer to go out of US immediately. Any help in this regard is greatly appreciated. Best Regards, H1 Visa Fan Link to comment
pontevecchio Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 visa is an entry stamp in your passport. H1 is a petition. One entry on/in H1 status cannot exceed 3 years. What is the actual time here in H12 status being paid as per the H1? Link to comment
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