Automatic H1B Visa Re validation for travel to Mexico on Cruise

H1B Visa
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Hi Sumedh,

I am not sure on that conversion, i travelled in 2017 where I had a first stamping. Not sure what COVID rules have changed things. When I travelled all they looked for valid I 94. Pls check with cruise immigration.
Thanks
Radha

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You should be eligible for AVR even if you did a change of status from F1 to H1B. You just need to show the valid H1B I-94 and the expired F1 visa stamp in your passport. Also carry employment verification letter, last 3 pay stubs and the copy of complete H1B petition packet (I-129 with LCA and other supporting documents) just in case you are ask for at the POE.

https://help.cbp.gov/s/article/Article-1218?language=en_US

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No worries, thank you for your reply @radha_madimi :pray:

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thanks @Kalpesh_Dalwadi :pray:
thank you so much!

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Hi @Sumedh did you travel and would like to share your visa requirement experience?
I am in the same situation with an old expired L1 visa stamp and current H1 approved with a valid I94.

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Hello @radha_madimi, which cruise line did you use? I talked to Carnival cruise and for them its a requirement to have a valid stamping.

Thanks
Swapan