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Reminder from U.S. Embassy Dhaka! The length of time an international visitor is allowed to stay in the United States is determined by the immigration officer upon your arrival, NOT your B1/B2 visitor visa expiration date. Check the admit until date on your I-94 to see how long you are allowed to stay in the United States at i94.cbp.dhs.gov. --------- ⚠️ Common Misunderstanding (Especially for B1 Visitors) Many travelers assume: “I have a 6-month I-94, so I can stay for 6 months.” Not quite. 🔹 B1 stays are purpose-driven If you are employed outside the U.S. and visiting for activities incidental to that employment (meetings, negotiations, conferences), your stay should match the time reasonably required to complete those activities. 🔹 No fixed duration like ‘6 months’ There is no automatic entitlement to remain for the full I-94 period. 🔹 Short activity = short stay If your meetings conclude in 10–14 days, remaining for several additional months—without a continuing legitimate business purpose—can create issues in future visa applications or entries. 🚫 Important Compliance Note Simply overstaying your I-94 or engaging in unauthorized activities does not automatically trigger a permanent ban. However, immigration consequences depend on specific factual findings. ⚖️ If a consular officer does make an adverse finding (including inadmissibility), 👉 challenging it can be extremely difficult 👉 obtaining a waiver is uncertain and often limited #Immigration #USImmigration #USimmigrationlaw #TheVisaCode #USVisa #ImmigrationLawyer #ImmigrationConsultant

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⚠️ Important Warning for U.S. Visa Applicants: Do NOT Cancel Your Appointment to Reschedule Applicants who intend to reschedule a U.S. visa interview must first check the validity of their MRV visa fee. If the MRV fee validity has expired, the system will not show the reschedule option. ⚠️ This does NOT mean you should cancel your existing appointment. 🚫 Cancelling an existing appointment when the reschedule option is unavailable will result in: - Loss of the current appointment - Inability to reschedule using the same fee - Requirement to pay the visa fee again - No guarantee of getting a similar or earlier appointment date We are seeing this issue frequently with B1/B2 applicants, especially where: - Appointments were booked 8–12 months in advance - Applicants later had personal reasons to change the date - MRV fee validity had expired by the time rescheduling was attempted 📌 Key takeaway: If the reschedule option is no longer available, it usually means your MRV fee has expired. In such cases, you should be prepared to pay the visa fee again, and note that new regular appointments may be available only after 6+ months. Making an incorrect move at this stage can set your application back significantly. If you need assistance with: - Appointment strategy - Visa applications - Overcoming prior refusals you may reach out to our team on 📧 info@thevisacode.com 📞 +91 82485 83284 🌐 www.thevisacode.com Please share this to help others avoid costly mistakes. #USImmigration #Immigration #USVisas #USVisaAppointment #B1Visa #B2Visa #TheVisaCode #USVisaScheduling #USVisaFees #MRVFees

Finally some good news on H-1B proclamation!

Finally some good news on H1B proclamation!

📢 U.S. Visa Update for Applicants in India! 📢 Big news—if you're applying for a U.S. visa in India, the Dropbox Interview Waiver could simplify your process. My latest blog breaks down who qualifies, key changes, and how it affects appointment wait times. 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/gMSRXxxW Stay informed. Stay prepared. #thevisacode

🚨 URGENT: New U.S. Proclamation Targets International Students at Harvard A recent presidential order aims to block new foreign students from entering Harvard. A federal court has stepped in with a temporary block, but uncertainty remains. 🎓 What it means for students: 6-month suspension on new entries Legal challenge underway SEVP certification under scrutiny 📘 Full breakdown on what students and universities should know: https://lnkd.in/gA37RaRs #Harvard #F1Visa #InternationalStudents #USImmigration #StudentVisaBan #TheVisaCode

🚨 New U.S. Travel Ban Announced – Effective June 9, 2025 The U.S. has issued fresh restrictions on visa issuance and entry for citizens of multiple countries, citing national security concerns. 🔹 12 countries face a full ban (incl. Iran, Somalia, Afghanistan) 🔹 7 countries face partial restrictions (incl. Cuba, Laos, Venezuela) 🔹 Exemptions apply to green card holders, dual nationals & valid visa holders What does this mean for students, tourists, and professionals? ➡️ We break it down in our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/ghWcJAwG #ImmigrationNews #USTravelBan #VisaUpdates #TheVisaCode #USVisaPolicy #Immigration2025

Planning to apply for a U.S. visa from India? ✈️ Whether you're a student, professional, tourist, or business traveler — the U.S. visa process can seem like a maze. 🧭 Our latest blog breaks it down with: ✅ Visa types explained ✅ Step-by-step application tips ✅ Common mistakes to avoid ✅ Key updates for 2025 applicants ✅ Expert insights from The Visa Code team 📘 Read the full guide here: https://lnkd.in/g5ajW2Yq 💡 If you're planning to apply soon — this is the roadmap you need. #USVisa #ImmigrationIndia #StudyInUSA #B1B2Visa #F1Visa #TheVisaCode #VisaGuide #LinkedInInsights

🚨 Big Change for U.S. Visa Applicants in India 🚨 If you're planning to use the Dropbox (Interview Waiver) option for your U.S. visa renewal, there's a new deadline rule you can't afford to miss. Your eligibility might just expire sooner than you think. 👀 Details here: https://lnkd.in/gMSRXxxW #USVisa #Dropbox #InterviewWaiver #VisaRenewal #ImmigrationNews #IndiaToUSA #TheVisaCode