Hello Mr. Rajiv,
Thanks a lot for your continuous great help to all of us.
My Background:
Working on EVC model. In H-1B Visa since last 4 years, 1st H-1B stamping did in Mumbai, with same employer (Consultancy Company) and changed multiple clients (in EVC) in past 4 years with multiple H1B amendments and extensions. I-140 Approved.
Planning to go for 2nd Stamping in Mumbai to visit Home.
Few days back, while driving in San Diego, thought to visit border side area and stuck in Tijuana (Mexico) entry point (in car) and didn't get anyway to make an exit to return back in USA, so over there, few folks (Including Mexico Port of entry folks) suggested to make a U-Turn via Tijuana and that way I made an entry in Mexico. No one asked anything or checked anything while entering in Tijuana. Immediately made U-turn and it was a huge line of Port of Entry of USA (San Diego). Unfortunately, we didn't have Passport & Visa (i-797) documents with us. Only had California License. Moreover my Visa (stamp) was already expired a year ago. But since i-94 is valid, US CBP officer allowed us to Re-Enter in USA with signing a Form I-193 (Application for Waiver of Passport and/or Visa) and paid $585 fees. That Application was Approved and Waver Granted Under Section 211(b) (
this i came to know after reading the full form i-193).
Don't know whether it was a AVR (automatic visa revalidation) rule or any other rule which allowed us to Re-Enter in USA.
I have verified online, my original I-94 number was not changed. However Travel history updated with an Entry of USA.
I was filling DS-160 and in
Country visited in last 5 years Question- I have added Mexico
My Question:
Does this above situation make any issue in my next (2nd) H1B Stamping in Mumbai? What should I answer in case they ask anything about this
visit. Since my passport doesn't have any stamp of Mexico visit. Is it safe to go to Mumbai for 2nd H1B stamping ?
I have ready multiple places that usually when i-193 issues, it's for temporary stays in US. Do I need to worry anything about this since my i94 was not changed !!
Not sure if anyone ever been in such situation and went for stamping after that.
Your expert advice would be really appreciated !!
Thanks
Venkat