Can I enter the States with a slightly damaged visa?

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Gem21

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I have a R1 visa valid from 2008 - 20013. I used to it for 2 years then returned to London for 8 months.
Now my boss want to hire me back. However my visa has some slight water damage and my picture is a little blurred. The writing is all still intact and in good condition.
If I go back in with the visa and bring a letter from my employer confirming my job position, what are my chances of being allowed entry?
 
SEE: http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/us...nnel=68439c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published the final rule on the special immigrant and nonimmigrant religious worker visa categories on November 26, 2008. This rule became effective immediately on the date of publication.

Was your visa issued pursuant to the old or new version of the law and regs?

Damaged visas WILL give you trouble. The extent of the trouble will only be known when you present it to an Inspector.

The above link is series of questions and answers on the religious worker visas, perhaps you will find your situation described there.

The rule: http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/E8-28225.htm
 
Thank you for taking the time to respond

I read the final rule. I did not quite understand everything but basically since my break was under 2 years and I was still employed all this time under my employer, I think I'm okay and can try enter on my visa

It is only slightly damaged and when I enquired about it to the officer at the POE, I was told that they would need to confirm with my employer.

I hope this is correct.

Thanks again
 
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