Applying for H1 for the First Time in Canada

[first-h1b]

Hi, I have an H1B visa interview scheduled in Canada soon. This is my first time, and I have some questions. I found this forum to be very useful and I'd really appreciate if someone can answer my questions.

Here's my background:
- Came to the US on F1, did OPT, and now H1.
- Currently working for a prestigious and well-known organization

Questions:

- What are the chances for the first-time applications for H1 in Canada?

- In case the visa does not get approved, can I come back to the US ? My F1 visa is valid until July 06, and the date on I-94 is until 7/09. BUT, my OPT expires the DAY of my visa interview.

Please answer my questions.

Thank you!

 

[coolmaro]

answer to q2

- In case the visa does not get approved, can I come back to the US ? My F1 visa is valid until July 06, and the date on I-94 is until 7/09. BUT, my OPT expires the DAY of my visa interview.

The Answer is 'NO'. You are not a student anymore and cannot use F-1 to re-enter US.

In addition, you can NOT use automatic visa re-validation. It only works if you DO NOT apply for a visa in Canada.

"I'll be going to Ottawa on May 1st for my first H1B visa application."

 

[first-h1b]

Thanks, Coolmaro!

What are the options left to people if their visa gets rejected? Go back to India and apply there? I have heard about an "emergency" scheduling of visa interviews in India. Can anyone educate me on this?

Thank you