https://www.cnn.com/2020/12/31/politics/trump-immigration-restrictions-pandemic/index.html I had visa interview scheduled on march 1st week in india. I have my marriage on March (which was postponed twice already with the visa bullshit) I guess I am screwed now :(
There is some hope Biden will rescind this in January. But it’s unclear at this point...
Are consulates going to open in india or not? This is for immigrant visa appointments
H1B is actually a mix of non immigrant and immigrant visa. I think this will affect H1-B visa stamping too :(
Didn’t the proclamation initially only apply to people outside of the United States? If consulates open back up, as someone who is already working here, you should be able to go back to get a stamp right?
Does this apply for new L1A petitions as well?
Yes. It says so
Good luck OP. Be prepared to stay longer or transfer to other country if u travel in March and not able to re-enter.
Do you mean internal transfer to india?
Yes or other country temporarily. If I were you, I would not take any hasty decisions right now and wait till Biden comes to the office and/or comments on this. Also, I read somewhere that one can work from home country upto 180 days (check with ur lawyers first). If that's the case then escape to some fun place in India with ur spouse (ex. Goa) and work from there if ur employer allows.
This article has more details: https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/532275-trump-extends-visa-restrictions-through-march
What a guy.
So , no H1B lottery in 2021 ??
This is visa ban(travel documents issued by state department at US consulates). 797s are work permits issues to work in US by USCIS and those are the ones that go for a lottery. So, no effect to 797s. If you are outside US and applying, you should be good by Oct as that’s when the H1 is valid from.
Thanks so much, i just applied for OPT , was my first attempt in H1b. Kinda relieved that i still get a chance at 2021 lottery.
To those saying Biden will overturn this on Jan 20th, it is not going to be the top priority for Biden when the whole country is going to suffer from covid surge. So he may likely wait till March and then not extend the ban anymore, giving some time to recover the unemployment rate.
Yeah he will be focusing on covid fear mongering and blowing it out of proportion.
This visa issues makes us limbless but do remember life comes first. Visa is part of life not entire life. Go home and enjoy your marriage.
Thanks , I appreciate your comment
what's the use of appreciating a comment? when you don't act upon it. Show us your flight tickets Op 😂