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Hello guys, thanks for the response, but what I mean is not about the interview-waiver for H1-b restamping, but for the automatic visa revalidation (AVR) where you enter back to the United States (from Canada or Mexico only) using the approved I-797 extension, valid I-94 and the expired H1-b...

Considering all the immigration changes in Trump's Administration, has anyone here recently tried to return to the US using the AVR method? is it still applicable or is it really needed now to renew our expired H1-b visa stamp? I've traveled multiple times back and forth from US to Canada last...

1. yes your new I-94 is attached at the lower left of your I797, they will update your online profile once you reenter back in the USA 2. Depending on what passport you have. In my case, yes I needed a canadian visitor visa to enter Canada, AVR is only for re entry to the USA.

Just wanted to share my recent AVR experience, I hope this will help someone who is seeking information about AVR since there is only very few details in the internet. So, I have an expired H1b Visa (expired last June 2023) but I got an approved extension until 2026. with the extension came...

Has Anyone here tried to use AVR to enter back to the USA and got denied even if all qualifications were met? I'm about to use the AVR next month and I'm really anxious, although technically I am qualify to use it as some of the members here have pointed out. Status: - Expired H1b visa stamp...

I'm sharing my Visitor Visa application timeline for reference. June, 23, 2023 - sent application thru IRCC portal. July 10, 2023 - Biometrics August 8, 2023 - received the Biometrics Validity letter August 10, 2023 - application approved and received letter to send passport for stamping. for...

thanks for the info, I will try to update here on how it went when I'll fly sometime this September.

hi swan, thank you for your reply, I am travelling with a Canadian Visitor visa. what do I need to do when Im at the airport?.. Do I immediately inform the airline staff and the immigration officer that im using AVR?

Hi, I just would like to know if I qualify for an AVR. My H1b visa stamp expired last June 5, 2023 but my stay/extension here in the US was approved until 2026 so I got a new I-797 with an I-94 attached to the lower left of the I-797 form. If I'm qualified, what do I need to do or need to know...

Hi, I have a question I'm just wondering if I'm eligible for the drop box option in Vancouver consulate. I am not a Canadian PR nor am I a Canadian citizen. I am a Filipino Citizen living in the USA with an H1b visa. My stay here in America is extended until 2026 but my visa stamp is expired. I...

Hi, I have a question I'm just wondering if I'm eligible for the drop box option in Vancouver consulate. I am not a Canadian PR nor am I a Canadian citizen. I am a Filipino Citizen living in the USA with an H1b visa. My stay here in America is extended until 2026 but my visa stamp is expired. I...