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  • Longer stay on B1 effects H1?

    Hi All,
    This is Ram.I have a query regarding the H1B visa.

    Right now I am in US on a B1 visa.I was in US from Feb 2011 and my B1 is stamped for 6 months (untill July 2011) and my employer is planning to apply my H1 this year in July or August.

    I heard that staying in US on B1 visa for more time ( 6 months continously) will effect my chances of getting my H1B visa.I want to know how far it's true.I have an option to leave US after 3 months(by April 2011).So, In case if there are chances that my rejection of H1 increases because of my stay here in US on B1 for 6 months, I will plan to leave US this April.In case staying on B1 for 6 months and rejection of H1 are not related, I am planning to stay in US for 6 months untill July.

    Please help me to take the correct decision for my H1 visa to be granted.

    Thanks,
    Ram

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    They are not related. You can stay in U.S until the I-94 associated with it remains valid as long as the reason that you are staying in U.S is the same for which the visa was issued. If asked about your 6 months stay in B1, you should be in a position to justify it. It is illegal to work in B1/B2 visa.
    Last edited by shervin143; 03-28-2011, 02:45 AM.
    Not a legal advice. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk.

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    • #3
      Thanks Shervin for a quick reply.

      I am not working on B1 visa in USA.I am on a business trip and am actually involved with designing the prototype, and other business reasons.

      Thanks for your guidance.

      - Ram

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