H1B visa Rejection| Denial | Renewal

My visa was rejected under Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) under section 214(b); is the denial permanent or can I re-apply again?
The denial of visas under section 214(b) is not permanent. Most visas are denied under section 214(b) of Immigration and Nationality Act (INA); failure to demonstrate intention not to immigrate to the US. Applicants may reapply on their own discretion. Visa seekers have to demonstrate their strong intention not to immigrate to the USA and will not engage in any illegal or unauthorized activity while in the US.

What can be done if my visa was rejected under section 214(b)?
You have to find ways to demonstrate the consular officer that you have strong ties to your home country. You might be asked to provide additional evidence in a sheet called ‘Blue Sheet’. Provide necessary documents and evidence showing your ties to your home country.

My visa was rejected under section 221(g); what does it mean and what can be done?
Very rarely US consulates deny visas under section 221(g); lack of sufficient documents or information to make decision. It also could be because of minor criminal conviction or overstay in the US during your previous visits. Provide additional and necessary documents.

My visa was rejected under section 214(b) and the denial reads “Your petition has been returned to the USCIS Service Center for review and possible revocation”; what does it mean?
It means your case is no longer with consulate and has been sent to USCIS office in the US. Your petitioner in the US has to provide necessary documents and evidence.

My visa was rejected under section 214(b); how frequently can I apply for another one?
It is good to wait at least for 6 months prior to applying again. If your visa got rejected more than twice within a period of 12-month we recommend to wait for at least another 12 months before applying another one.

Does an H1B holder should work at all times?
H1B status is valid as long as employer-employee relationship exists. An H1b holder is entitled to take vacation, sick/maternity leave or, otherwise, out of work without affecting his status.

How frequently an H1B holder can travel in and out of the US?
An H1B visa, which is approved multi-entry, holder can travel as many times as the individual intends to travel.

What is a visa receipt number?
INS assigns a unique 13-digit alphanumeric number to identify each visa petition. The first three characters, which can be one of WAC, EAC, SRC, and LIN, represent a particular service center that processed the petition. your receipt may look like this: LIN 99 001 50001. In this example, the LIN represents the Nebraska Service Center, where the application was initially received into the electronic system. The following table describes the first 3-digit character and corresponding service center

LIN = Lincoln, Nebraska or NSC

EAC = St. Albans, Vermont or VSC

SRC= Dallas, Texas or TSC

WAC= Laguna Niguel, California or CSC

What is Visa Renewal?
Renewing an expired visa or getting a new one ,is called Visa Renewal. Renewals was handled by ST. LOUIS Processing office in the US.

I am an H1B holder and my visa is going to get expired; can I renew or revalidate without traveling out of the US?
NO. The revalidation division, LOUIS Processing office in the US, has stopped renewing visa while you are in the U.S. after July 16, 2004. For renewals/revalidations, you must apply for renewal abroad, generally in your country of residence

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