SP123 Posted July 23, 2015 Report Posted July 23, 2015 Hello, I've applied for H1b this year and got approval but change of status denied with consulate specified as Hyderabad. Do I need to attend the H1b visa stamping in the same consulate mentioned in I797 or else I can go for other US consulates (Canada) for stamping. Thanks.
jairichi Posted July 23, 2015 Report Posted July 23, 2015 You can go to any US consulate that will entertain your application. Home country is always suggested. And, reason for COS denial?
rahul412 Posted July 23, 2015 Report Posted July 23, 2015 You can go, but contact them before you make an appt.
Attorney_21 Posted July 23, 2015 Report Posted July 23, 2015 You can normally go to any Consulate for visa stamping (not just the one listed). However: (1) If your change-of-status was denied because USCIS formally determined that you were "out of status" you are only allowed to go to your home country for visa stamping (See Section 222(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act). (2) Not all consulates will consider "third country" applicants (i.e. people who don't reside in the country where the consulate is located - you need to check the consulate website - the consulates change these procedures all the time)
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