30 Day rule to Canada/Mexico - Is it still valid

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shastri

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I am hearing lot of divergent views on this? If we hold a valid I797, expired visa on passport and unexpired I94, is it still possible to go to Canada and come back to the US based on the valid I94?
I believe there is a 30 day rule for visits to Canada and Mexico which states that it is possible to reenter the US from these two countries as long as we have not taken an appointment for a visa and it has not been rejected.
Has anyone used this 30 day rule in the recent past. If so pl post your comments for the help of the community.
Thanks
 
raman2001 said:
I am hearing lot of divergent views on this? If we hold a valid I797, expired visa on passport and unexpired I94, is it still possible to go to Canada and come back to the US based on the valid I94?
--------------- YES, if you dont apply new visa stamp and dont get visa rejected in Canada/Mexico
I believe there is a 30 day rule for visits to Canada and Mexico which states that it is possible to reenter the US from these two countries as long as we have not taken an appointment for a visa and it has not been rejected.

-------------you are correct search the DOS site and read about" Automatic Visa Revalidation"
Has anyone used this 30 day rule in the recent past. If so pl post your comments for the help of the community.
Thanks
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raman2001 said:
I am hearing lot of divergent views on this? If we hold a valid I797, expired visa on passport and unexpired I94, is it still possible to go to Canada and come back to the US based on the valid I94?
I believe there is a 30 day rule for visits to Canada and Mexico which states that it is possible to reenter the US from these two countries as long as we have not taken an appointment for a visa and it has not been rejected.
Has anyone used this 30 day rule in the recent past. If so pl post your comments for the help of the community.
Thanks
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YES -- its very much valid.
A friend of mine did that just a month back (trip to Canada) -- no issues at the border.
 
What is this guys?

Read on this page.
https://www.nvars.com/use/wEntry.jsp

" ATTENTION

Due to an April 1, 2002 change in regulations, applicants will only be able to re-enter the United States if they are found eligible for a new visa and actually have the visa stamped in their passport. I-94 forms (even if valid), accompanied by previous expired visas, will no longer be valid for the automatic re-entry of persons from Canada or Mexico if during their visit they applied for a new visa that has not, in fact, been issued. "


Can anyone clarify on this?

Thanks
Sunny
 
sunny_1010us said:
What is this guys?
if during their visit they applied for a new visa that has not, in fact, been issued.
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Key phrase highlighted.
Read that & the read the OP's post again.
 
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