H1B visa
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The role of H1b bridging during H1b transfers or expiration.
Updated December 10, 2017: The company lawyer informed me that this H1b bridging is no longer valid. However, the good news is that even if your H1b has expired, if you haven't used it for the full 6 years, your new company can directly sponsor your H1B application without waiting for the lottery. However, you must ensure your application is legal…
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How to renew a driver's license during an H1B extension period
I've recently run into a problem—my driver's license is about to expire. I renewed it after applying for my H1B visa, and it's expiring right now. I applied for an extension in May, but apparently it won't be issued until the end of the year. So what should I do with my license? I've been researching online…
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H1B Visa Application Materials and Interview Process for Returning to China - Shanghai (Updated November 2019)
Updated November 2019: The staff at the Shanghai embassy were absolutely terrible. Whether it was the doorman or the guide, their attitude was extremely rude. Perhaps they weren't paid well and were in a bad mood. This time the visa application went fairly smoothly, but there were a few changes: the online forms were significantly more complicated, and…
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It's another year of H1B visas. Let me share my experience and common questions.
March 30th is here already! Tomorrow, all those applying for H1B visas this year will need to file their documents. What follows is a long and arduous wait of several months. I went through this period last year, and it was quite difficult. I'd like to share some common questions and my experience in the hopes that it will be helpful to everyone. 1. Drawing…
