Attention H1B Holders

[Vasu]

Attention H1B Holders
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has advised that, with revalidation set to end, it will be necessary to submit all revalidation requests on or before July 6, 2004. This will allow sufficient time to complete the revalidation process before the biometric requirements go into effect on October 1, 2004. Therefore it is advised that if you need to renew your H1 visa then you need to send your Application before July 6th or else you will need to go to India to get your visa stamped.

Can anyone answer what all documets required for h1 Validation. Or can provide links to related websites.

Thx in adv.

[Vasu]

Hi,

You can find the details at :

http://travel.state.gov/revals.html

I am kinda confused, my h1b expires some time next year, so to renew it, i have to goto india? do i have to goto india for the whole renewing or just for the stamp on the passport.

Chintu,

No need to go to Inida, after you get your extenstion, either you can mail the passport for stamping which takes 2 full months or if you are going to india for some reason you can get it done there in couple of days. You can\'t travel without valid visa stamping in the passport eventhoug hyou have extenstion.

Hope this ansers your question,

Thanks,
sanereddy

[Vasu]

Chintu,

In your case, you need to go to India for stamping as your H1 is expiring next year.

First off thanks guys,
So if i understand it correctly i should do my paperwork here, and once i get it done, go to india for stamping....
But as sanereddy said cant i do it here now any more? i know one of my friend did earlier this year?

Thanks in advance

Chintu

[Vasu]

Chintu,

This year only the process is going to change.
That is reason for creating this thread

ohh got it, thanks a lot vasu!!!!

You guys rock!

-Chintu

hi guys

here is a doubt for me, for paying fees to U.S. Dept of State will Postal Money Order work ?

Or we need to take bank money order ?