H1b stamping

[kvr]

I came to US on H4 in 2009 Jan.
Then i applied for extension and got the new I-94 with the approval notice.
I got a H1b in 2008 but never went for stamping on it.
Now i want to go to Mexico and get the stamping on H1b.
Am i eligible for H1b stamping in mexico?
If i my H1b gets denied, does my H4 will be still valid?Can i apply for H4 stamping in mexico and reenter in US?

[shervin143]

Am i eligible for H1b stamping in mexico?
>>> Advisbale to do the first time H1B stamping at the home country.Check this
https://www.immihelp.com/usa-visas/v...gcanadamexico/

If i my H1b gets denied, does my H4 will be still valid?
>>> Usually, your H4 will be left valid ifthe H1B gets denied. However, it depends on the VO. Sometimes, they may cancel the H4 visa if they find any irregulations.

Can i apply for H4 stamping in mexico and reenter in US?
>>> Yes. In case you get a 221g, you should be prepared to stay a little longer than expected.

Note:
You don't need the H1B visa stamped to work in H1B status (Visa is just an entry document). You can ask your employer to file a COS from H4 to H1B and when that gets approved, you can work.

[kvr]

Am i eligible for H1b stamping in mexico?
>>> Advisbale to do the first time H1B stamping at the home country.Check this
https://www.immihelp.com/usa-visas/v...gcanadamexico/

If i my H1b gets denied, does my H4 will be still valid?
>>> Usually, your H4 will be left valid ifthe H1B gets denied. However, it depends on the VO. Sometimes, they may cancel the H4 visa if they find any irregulations.

Can i apply for H4 stamping in mexico and reenter in US?
>>> Yes. In case you get a 221g, you should be prepared to stay a little longer than expected.

Note:
You don't need the H1B visa stamped to work in H1B status (Visa is just an entry document). You can ask your employer to file a COS from H4 to H1B and when that gets approved, you can work.

This is not my first time H1B stamping.
I had H1b stamping earlier in 2004 with a different employer in my home country and it has expired.I never worked on that visa.
Now this is a new petetion.
So still am i eligible.

[shervin143]

It is not advisable to do so. Did you check the link that I provided in my previous reply? Under the "Eligibility" section it clearly states the below

"If you are changing from any non-F1 (i.e, B1, H4, J1) to H1 status, you should consult an immigration atorney before going to Mexico for visa stamping".

This is not my first time H1B stamping.
I had H1b stamping earlier in 2004 with a different employer in my home country and it has expired.I never worked on that visa.
Now this is a new petetion.
So still am i eligible.

[kvr]

It is not advisable to do so. Did you check the link that I provided in my previous reply? Under the "Eligibility" section it clearly states the below

"If you are changing from any non-F1 (i.e, B1, H4, J1) to H1 status, you should consult an immigration atorney before going to Mexico for visa stamping".

If i go for COS , then is it must to present a client letter?

[shervin143]

If your employer is a consultancy company, then it is a must. Otherwise you might receive an RFE. It is required for the visa stamping as well.

If i go for COS , then is it must to present a client letter?