B2 visa appointment but my H1 visa is in extension

[prabha5]

Hi ,

I scheduled appointment for my parents one year back 2024 now they are going to visa interview in April 2025 but recently 2 months back i changed company now my h1 visa is in extension .My question is here can i send my parents with DS160 with old company details or do i need to update DS160 form with new company details along with my extension receipt. Can you suggest what is the best way .

[aagarwal0919]

The best approach is to submit new DS-160 forms for your parents with your updated employer details and H1B extension receipt. They should take both the old and new DS-160 confirmation pages to the interview and explain the update to the consular officer.

If there's no time to submit new forms, your parents can proceed with the original DS-160s but bring supporting documents like your new H1B receipt and an explanation letter about your employer change. This can work, but it's riskier as it relies on the consular officer being satisfied with the explanation.

Submitting a new DS-160 is safer and more straightforward if you have the time. Please note I got this information using skiplegal.ai that I normally use for my my immigration queries. I am not a legal advisor. Thanks.

[Somyshou]

It is best to update the DS-160 with your new company information to ensure everything matches your current situation. You can include your H1 renewal receipt as supporting documentation during your visa interview.

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