In order to renew you must be in good standing, find a new employer and your stay, from your initial date of arrival, cannot exceed a total of 3 years.
The following are the documents required to renew your H-2B visa renewal.
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There are several ways you can loose your H2B status. You can loose your status for anything that violates H2B Program regulations (such as, not working for your designated employer)
The best thing to do is to apply for a B2 tourist visa before your H2B expires. That way, you do not need to leave the country before starting your tour of the US. Technically, you can leave and apply for a tourist visa in the Caribbean. Realistically, if your application is denied you will not be stuck in the Caribbean and unable to return to the US.
hello, i entered in the usa as h2b visa , and just expired last nov 2012, can i get a greencard if i get married to a greencard holder
Leaving the country on an H2B Visa extension is perfectly normal. The downside is that re-entry is not possible under such document. In order to re-enter the United States, you must obtain a valid visa.
Yes, you can renew your visa before it expires.
Yes, it is possible. This action does not case an immediate cancellation.
Petitions for H2B workers are filed by US employers. You must first locate an employer willing to hire you and file a petition on your behalf.
A petition for extension of H2B status can only be filed by an employer in possesion of a Labor Certification. The best way to find H2B jobs and get help with your H2B visa extension is to sign up with an trusted agency. You can also try searching for job at www.h2bportal.com. You have to have a job first before you can have employer file extension for you.
It depends if the alien is being brought from abroad, or if the applicant is in the U.S.
Yes, you can renew your US visa before it expires.
Yes, you can renew your visa in the US by submitting an application to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) before your current visa expires.
No, you generally cannot renew your visa while staying inside the USA. To renew a US visa, you must leave the country and apply at a US embassy or consulate abroad. However, you can extend your stay by applying for a status extension with USCIS if you’re eligible.