Legal Question in Immigration Law in Georgia

Re: H1B visa: getting it stamped but have parents/siblings with greencard

Dear Inquirer:

The Canadian consular posts all have different rules as to whether and what Third Country Nationals "TCNs" they will process for visa issuance.

I recommend that you email me at [email protected] or visit www.hanlonlawgroup.com if you would like to schedule a consultation to discuss this matter further.

Re: H1B visa: getting it stamped but have parents/siblings with greencard

You should have no problem moving back and forth with your H-1B visa, as long as it is still valid. As to the particular entry requirements of Canada and Pakistan, I cannot help you as that is outside of my expertise. What have you heard regarding Canadian stamping that would make that process beneficial?

If you like, you may contact my offices to discuss the matter further.

This message is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as specific advice, nor does it create a relationship between sender and recipient as attorney and client.

Re: H1B visa: getting it stamped but have parents/siblings with greencard

You could possibly get your H-1B visa stamped in Canada. H-1B status is dual-intent, so you can intend to be a permanent resident as wel as intend to be here temporarily. Therefore, having all your family in the US should not be a red flag.

If you have any immigration violations in your past, a consulate in Canada will probably refuse to issue you the visa and you would need to apply in your home country. You need to review your history carefully to make sure there have been no gaps in status or other violations.

As the prior poster said. you need to check the visa requirements for you to enter Canada. Please also note that there can be long delays waiting for security clearance in issuing visas. For an estimate of waiting time, but not including security delays, see here: http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/wait/tempvisitors_wait.php