10-day rule for H1B visa

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espoir751

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Hi everyone,

I need advice regarding 10-day rule for H1B visa. My employment start date will be July 1st, 2008, but I must attend the mandatory orientation on June 17th, so I need to enter the US on June 16th or 15th. Please advise me how to handle this issue. Can I show the orientation letter from my employer to the Border Officer to get an earlier entry?

Thanks in advance for your reply.
 
If you enter on VWP remember that you cannot change status. On B you might be able to COS to H. However, the safest approach would be to re-enter in H status. You don't have to return to your home country. Mexico or Canada are fine too.
 
Thanks for your reply.

Unfortunately, my B1/B2 visa has expired and the consular officer said that she cannot issue a new B1/B2 and H1B at a time.

By the way, I've just found out I-192 form (Application for Advance Permission to Enter as Nonimmigrant) on the CBP website. Don't know much about this. What do you guys think? Can I use this form to apply for my earlier entry?
 
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