H1b Approved - Needed Help for Stamping

[sarvalokesh]

Hi LUCYMO,

How are u?

I got the H1b approval on June 21. My current visa status is J1 which is expiring on September 15 after the Grace Period. My H1b starts from October 1st. I also got another notice from INS stating that I have to leave the country for the stamping. (DENIAL NOTICE FOR EXTENSION OF STAY / CHANGE OF STATUS FOR ALIEN WORKER). Also mention that notification of the approval of the classification has been sent to the consulate (which is India chennai for me). I can't stay in the country from September 15 to September 30.

Can I go to canada or mexico for stamping. How much time it will take to get the approval for I-824. Is there any premimum processing for I-824 approval. Or should I need to go to India only? Without I-824 approval can I go for stamping in different country is that possible? OR Can I extent my J1 status for another 6 months (I have six months left) Is that possible now?

Please advice this is very urgent I don't have time I have to decide fast

Thanks,
Lokesh.

 

[LucyMO]

the only thing I know is that you can get the visa in the third country. However, H1b regulations are out of my league. Good luck!

 

[shashi_gc]

Lokesh,

My case is almost similar to yours. Please throw some light on this.

I had been to US on J1 Visa in June 2003 and returned back to india on Sep 2003. I am subjected to 2 YRS HRR.

I will be completing the 2 years restriction on Sep 2005. Meanwhile I wanted to file for H1B or BL1 or RL1 visa.So that I can get the approval and then take the Petition for Stamping after Sep 2005(By which time my 2 Yrs HRR will have got expired).

I have never travelled outside India Since returning back from US on Sep 2003.

Regards,
-Shashi