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    Travelling Sep 25, and coming back October 3. Problems?

    Hello, So here's my issue: I currently am on OPT till July 2008 with an expired students visa. My H1-B is effective October 1, 2007. My employer might want me to travel September 25 internationally for business. Questions: 1- Would I be let in the country if I come back post October...
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    B1/B2 expiring while in the US

    Ok. Well, he hasn't come here yet. He wants to come here in 2 days. So im guessing it will depends on how long the immigration officer gives him?? Do I need to send him an invite letter to help him out or would he have to show a return ticket of some date? Thanks again!
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    B1/B2 expiring while in the US

    Hello, My brother wants to visit me here in the US. I am on H1B and he has a B1/B2 visa that expires in 5 days. He wants to come here in 2 days, which pretty much leaves him at 3 days left. Can he stay here longer or does he have to leave after 3 days of being here? How long can he stay here...
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    H1-B Approved, Can I go home?

    Ok, my question is: is there a risk when obtaining the H-1B visa stamp if I travel in 2 weeks?? Or will I definitely get the stamp if I have been approved? Im trying to see if I can go get the stamp in the next month or after October 1; because i also want to visit home...
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    H1-B Approved, Can I go home?

    Ummm, can I please have a URL? or thread title? Thanks!
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    H1-B Approved, Can I go home?

    Hey, So I graduate in 4 days from my Master's Program. I am currently an F-1 student and my visa expires in 2 days. My I-20 however is valid till July 2008 because I was approved for OPT. I have applied for an H1-B through my company and got approved. The visa is on its way to my home...
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    F-1 Visa Renewal

    thanks!! ok, so ive given up home on going home after graduation, but I have another question. Can i go home THIS monday (april the 16th) and come back home on april 25th?? That would be legal, right? Please let me know if anyone thinks there is a problem in that... i figured id see my...
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    F-1 Visa Renewal

    **Edit: found the answer in another topic... thanks** Im sorry if im coming back to this, but i have to ask a question: how does one show "strong ties" to home? Thank you!
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    F-1 Visa Renewal

    thnx thank you both for your inputs... i really DO want to go back home... but a 2-3 years of experience wouldnt hurt, and thats why I want to come back here to start work. 1- So I'm guessing they LIKE to see strong ties to back home?? any way I can improve my chance to get this? 2- My...
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    F-1 Visa Renewal

    Hello everyone, I am currently on an F-1 visa (expiry date: May 9, 2007). I got a job offer, accepted it, applied for OPT, and received my EAD card (start date of card: July 1, 2007). I plan to start work however on September 1, 2007. My plan was to go visit home before I start work...
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    OPT or H1B

    thnx thnx for that reply..that was crystal clear... a couple more questions if i may: 1- on my OPT status, i will remain an F-1, isn't that correct? 2- My employer said i can start July or September, how is that possible? Thnx again!
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    OPT or H1B

    Hello, I am to graduate in May 2007 and start work in July or September (the choice has been left to me). My employer is taking action to change me to an H1B visa at the current time but I've heard starting on OPT has its advantages (i have no idea why though). I can go ahead and start...
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