4th Year H1 First Time Visa Stamping

[gatechgnome]

Hello all,

 

Thank you for all the useful posts on this forum.

 

I am in my fourth year of H1 status after changing my status from F1 to H1 in 2010. I work directly for my employer (large global technology product company), who filed for my green card in 2012. I have an approved PERM and I-140 (EB2). I am little skeptical about going to Canada for a first time due to the possible risks, but don't have time to go to India due to work commitments. I was wondering:

 

1. How safe is it to go to Canada (Toronto) for a first time H1-B stamping? If I do decide to go to Canada, how many days should I plan on staying?

2. Will an approved I-140 hurt or help my chances?

3. Does a direct Employee - Employer relationship better the chances of H1 approval?

4. In case they deny my H1, will I be able to apply again from India?

 

Really appreaciate any help with my questions.

 

 

[pontevecchio]

Talk to your HR. You should have no problems anywhere.

[jairichi]

Hello all,

 

Thank you for all the useful posts on this forum.

 

I am in my fourth year of H1 status after changing my status from F1 to H1 in 2010. I work directly for my employer (large global technology product company), who filed for my green card in 2012. I have an approved PERM and I-140 (EB2). I am little skeptical about going to Canada for a first time due to the possible risks, but don't have time to go to India due to work commitments. I was wondering:

 

1. How safe is it to go to Canada (Toronto) for a first time H1-B stamping? If I do decide to go to Canada, how many days should I plan on staying?

2. Will an approved I-140 hurt or help my chances?

3. Does a direct Employee - Employer relationship better the chances of H1 approval?

4. In case they deny my H1, will I be able to apply again from India?

 

Really appreaciate any help with my questions.

1. No one can predict the success of your visa interview and duration of stay as it depends on your documentation.

2. Will not have any effect.

3. Good.

4. Yes.

[rahul412]

 I am little skeptical about going to Canada for a first time due to the possible risks, but don't have time to go to India due to work commitments.

So what's the need of VISA when you are not crossing the border??

 

Just relax and enjoy your work, think about visa when you need it.

[gatechgnome]

Aprreciate all the response.

 

I do need to travel internationally for work a couple of times over the next few months. Already missing one trip in March due to this issue. I don't think the employers will take to it very kindly if I say no to every request.

[jairichi]

Aprreciate all the response.

 

I do need to travel internationally for work a couple of times over the next few months. Already missing one trip in March due to this issue. I don't think the employers will take to it very kindly if I say no to every request.

Then go ahead and attend visa interview.

[rahul412]

Aprreciate all the response.

 

I do need to travel internationally for work a couple of times over the next few months. Already missing one trip in March due to this issue. I don't think the employers will take to it very kindly if I say no to every request.

In that case, just attend the interview during your next business trip. I am sure you will get your visa.