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Visa and status r two different thing, Visa is the one that lets u inside US, Status lets you remain inside.
if u cant get inside US you cant remain inside. If you are already insde then its no problem, but if you r planning to go out soon then you must have a valid visa stamp in your PP to get in with
Type : H1B
If you dont have valid Visa, then yes you'll have to go thru following process to get new visa.
Once you have an approved I-797, go to the NABIL Bank at Maharajgunj
(Behind Namaste Super Market) Tel # 977-1-4720890). Once you apply,
NABIL Bank will provide you with a receipt and schedule you for an
appointment and mark the time on your receipt. Do not call the Consular Section. Appointment information will not be provided over the phone. Please note: The application fee is non-refundable, It is collected whether a visa is issued or not.
When applying applicant must submit the following:
- Completed application form
- Passport
valid for travel to the United States and with a validity date at least
six months beyond the applicant’s intended period of stay in the United
States. - One colored photograph
- A notice of approval, Form I-797
- MRV receipt (provided by the Bank)
- Citizenship card
The following documents are required at the time of interview:
- Approval Notice Form I-797 issued by the USCIS
- Evidence of Employment in the U.S. (e.g., Job letter, pay stubs etc)
- Firm Registration Documents
- Tax documents, if any
- Prior visas/passports
- Academic records i.e., transcripts
- Any other relevant documents
- Firm registration documents in the U.S. (for L-1)
- Citizenship card
Source : http://nepal.usembassy.gov/temp_work_visa.html
Now the question is Canada/Mexico/Nepal
Well, consulate is same everywhere, they ask same questions. If you want to know more abt what kind of questions, follow the link that i provided in threads above.
If you get a Visa, then there is no problem at all. The main question is if you dont.
Well, if you dont apply for visa in Canada or mexico then you can always return back to US within 30 days.But if you appear for visa interview and u got denied, you can't come back to US. You will have to wait there (this is why ppl get Visa for Mexico and Canada) until you get all your docs and reapply or deport to your home country from Canada or Mexico.
Thats why ppl tend to go to their home country for applying Visa. Even if they get denied or require some docs, they will be staying at their own home which is much easier than staying at motel in Canada/Mexico.
Let me know if you got more quesiton. I will try to clear it.
And it will be better if you could post here, converting from b1/b2 to F1. This will help many ppl as well.
