Question about I-94 renewal
Feb 25th 2001, 8:34 pm
#1
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My H4 visa was renewed till Oct. 2001 but I did not renew the I-94 which was till April
30, 2000. Is there any need to renew the I-94 even though you do not leave the country.
Could it create any problems during permanent residency process. Any inputs would be
appreciated. thanks flora
30, 2000. Is there any need to renew the I-94 even though you do not leave the country.
Could it create any problems during permanent residency process. Any inputs would be
appreciated. thanks flora
Feb 26th 2001, 4:58 am
#2
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Yes, the I-94 must indeed be renewed, and, yes, it can cause a problem. You have been out
of status for almost a year now, and if you leave the country, you would be subject to the
three-year ban (or the 10-year ban after April 30, 2001).
You can still get the GC, thanks to the newly extended 245(i) provision. Here is what you
must keep in mind:
- DO NOT under ANY circumstances leave the US (the only exception is deportation - in that
case, apply for voluntary departure). Not even if a family emergency arises.
- DO hire a competent lawyer. You could probably do it yourself, but a lawyer is generally
a good idea if he knows what he is doing (not all lawyers do!)
- DO file form I-485 when the time comes, together with your spouse. Also attach form
I-485A and an extra $1000 check for the penalty fee.
Ingo
On Sun, 25 Feb 2001 21:34:30 GMT, "Sanjay Gupta" <[email protected]> wrote:
>My H4 visa was renewed till Oct. 2001 but I did not renew the I-94 which was till April
>30, 2000. Is there any need to renew the I-94 even though you do not leave the country.
>Could it create any problems during permanent residency process. Any inputs would be
>appreciated. thanks flora
I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice. For reliable advice, please consult with a
professional immigration attorney.
For further information, check the following frequently-requested links.
For many questions, you may find answers at http://travel.state.gov/visa_services.html
(Department of State)
or http://ins.usdoj.gov (INS).
For consular policies and visa reciprocity fees, find your consulate in
http://travel.state.gov/links.html
For DOL Faxback status information: http://workforcesecurity.doleta.gov/
For information on affidavit of support for marriage to US citizens (I-864), go to
http://travel.state.gov/i864gen.html and http://travel.state.gov/checklist.html
For information on entering the US as a K-1: http://www.k1poelist.com/
For poverty levels, see http://aspe.os.dhhs.gov/poverty/00poverty.htm
For information on H/L/O/P visa extensions at Dept. of State in St. Louis, MO, see
http://travel.state.gov/revals.html
For non-official information, check:
(When using these sites, and any Web sites, please watch out for privacy, as I do not know
all site operators.)
http://www.visalaw.com http://www.shusterman.com http://www.immigration.com
http://members.aol.com/MDUdall http://www.murthy.com/ http://www.getusavisa.com
http://greencard-lottery.virtualave.net/ http://www.jcvisa.com (H-1B)
http://www.h1bresources.com (marriage and fiancee) http://www.kamya.com/misc/ (marriage
and fiancee) http://www2.apex.net/users/thehydes http://www.formshome.com
http://www.workpermit.com
This is not an endorsement of any of these Web sites. I am not affiliated with any of the
Web site owners and do not receive nor accept payment in return for listing them, and
typically don't even know them.
(if believe you have a good immigration-related Web site and want your Web site listed
here, please e-mail me).
of status for almost a year now, and if you leave the country, you would be subject to the
three-year ban (or the 10-year ban after April 30, 2001).
You can still get the GC, thanks to the newly extended 245(i) provision. Here is what you
must keep in mind:
- DO NOT under ANY circumstances leave the US (the only exception is deportation - in that
case, apply for voluntary departure). Not even if a family emergency arises.
- DO hire a competent lawyer. You could probably do it yourself, but a lawyer is generally
a good idea if he knows what he is doing (not all lawyers do!)
- DO file form I-485 when the time comes, together with your spouse. Also attach form
I-485A and an extra $1000 check for the penalty fee.
Ingo
On Sun, 25 Feb 2001 21:34:30 GMT, "Sanjay Gupta" <[email protected]> wrote:
>My H4 visa was renewed till Oct. 2001 but I did not renew the I-94 which was till April
>30, 2000. Is there any need to renew the I-94 even though you do not leave the country.
>Could it create any problems during permanent residency process. Any inputs would be
>appreciated. thanks flora
I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice. For reliable advice, please consult with a
professional immigration attorney.
For further information, check the following frequently-requested links.
For many questions, you may find answers at http://travel.state.gov/visa_services.html
(Department of State)
or http://ins.usdoj.gov (INS).
For consular policies and visa reciprocity fees, find your consulate in
http://travel.state.gov/links.html
For DOL Faxback status information: http://workforcesecurity.doleta.gov/
For information on affidavit of support for marriage to US citizens (I-864), go to
http://travel.state.gov/i864gen.html and http://travel.state.gov/checklist.html
For information on entering the US as a K-1: http://www.k1poelist.com/
For poverty levels, see http://aspe.os.dhhs.gov/poverty/00poverty.htm
For information on H/L/O/P visa extensions at Dept. of State in St. Louis, MO, see
http://travel.state.gov/revals.html
For non-official information, check:
(When using these sites, and any Web sites, please watch out for privacy, as I do not know
all site operators.)
http://www.visalaw.com http://www.shusterman.com http://www.immigration.com
http://members.aol.com/MDUdall http://www.murthy.com/ http://www.getusavisa.com
http://greencard-lottery.virtualave.net/ http://www.jcvisa.com (H-1B)
http://www.h1bresources.com (marriage and fiancee) http://www.kamya.com/misc/ (marriage
and fiancee) http://www2.apex.net/users/thehydes http://www.formshome.com
http://www.workpermit.com
This is not an endorsement of any of these Web sites. I am not affiliated with any of the
Web site owners and do not receive nor accept payment in return for listing them, and
typically don't even know them.
(if believe you have a good immigration-related Web site and want your Web site listed
here, please e-mail me).
Feb 27th 2001, 2:30 pm
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Ingo I am in the same situation. My I-94 expired in Oct 2000. But I got my renewed H1-B
in Dec 2000. Will this effect me If I send my papers to Washington for stamping. Pls
let me know
Thx Zurich
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in Dec 2000. Will this effect me If I send my papers to Washington for stamping. Pls
let me know
Thx Zurich
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Mar 2nd 2001, 2:14 am
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Ingo, the bottom portion of H1/H4 approval notice has a new I-94. Doesn't that become your
"renewed" I-94? There's no way to renew an I-94 without leaving the country.
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"renewed" I-94? There's no way to renew an I-94 without leaving the country.
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Mar 2nd 2001, 9:29 pm
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Zurich,
You should be OK. Ingo's reply was for the person who was on H4.
Your renewed H1-B should have a new I-94 right at the bottom of the notice.
You can either get the visa in your passport re-validated by sending to DOS, Washington
D.C. or get it done at the US Consulate/Embassy in your country of origin. JJ
Disclaimer: I am not an attorney and this should not be construed as legal advice. Please
consult with an immigration attorney.
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You should be OK. Ingo's reply was for the person who was on H4.
Your renewed H1-B should have a new I-94 right at the bottom of the notice.
You can either get the visa in your passport re-validated by sending to DOS, Washington
D.C. or get it done at the US Consulate/Embassy in your country of origin. JJ
Disclaimer: I am not an attorney and this should not be construed as legal advice. Please
consult with an immigration attorney.
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Mar 2nd 2001, 9:29 pm
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You are right as far as H1-B renewals go. The I-94 at the bottom of the H1 approval
becomes the new I-94. You will need a visa stamp on your passport for travel purposes.
That can be obtained either at DOS, Washington D.C. or at a US Consulate/Embassy in your
country of origin.
I do not know how H4 renewals work and whether they receive a new I-94.
I think Ingo is correct, since the original poster was on H4 and AFAIK H4 don't get
renewed automatically on renewal of the supporting H1 or do they?? Only someone who has
been in this situation will know for sure, please post if you have.
I have heard I-94's can be renewed without leaving the country. I guess the process would
be similar to what you do when you lose your I-94. JJ
Disclaimer: I am not an attorney and this should not be construed as legal advice. Please
consult with an immigration attorney.
On Fri, 02 Mar 2001 03:14:56 GMT, "dman" <[email protected]> wrote:
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becomes the new I-94. You will need a visa stamp on your passport for travel purposes.
That can be obtained either at DOS, Washington D.C. or at a US Consulate/Embassy in your
country of origin.
I do not know how H4 renewals work and whether they receive a new I-94.
I think Ingo is correct, since the original poster was on H4 and AFAIK H4 don't get
renewed automatically on renewal of the supporting H1 or do they?? Only someone who has
been in this situation will know for sure, please post if you have.
I have heard I-94's can be renewed without leaving the country. I guess the process would
be similar to what you do when you lose your I-94. JJ
Disclaimer: I am not an attorney and this should not be construed as legal advice. Please
consult with an immigration attorney.
On Fri, 02 Mar 2001 03:14:56 GMT, "dman" <[email protected]> wrote:
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Mar 3rd 2001, 5:41 am
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We just received our H4 renewed papers. It has renewed I-94 at the bottom of the H4. So
those of you in this situation have nothing to worry.
Thx Zurich
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those of you in this situation have nothing to worry.
Thx Zurich
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Mar 4th 2001, 1:48 am
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I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice. For reliable advice, please consult with a
professional immigration attorney.
For further information, check the following frequently-requested links.
For many questions, you may find answers at http://travel.state.gov/visa_services.html
(Department of State)
or http://ins.usdoj.gov (INS).
For consular policies and visa reciprocity fees, find your consulate in
http://travel.state.gov/links.html
For DOL Faxback status information: http://workforcesecurity.doleta.gov/
For information on affidavit of support for marriage to US citizens (I-864), go to
http://travel.state.gov/i864gen.html and http://travel.state.gov/checklist.html
For information on entering the US as a K-1: http://www.k1poelist.com/
For poverty levels, see http://aspe.os.dhhs.gov/poverty/00poverty.htm
For information on H/L/O/P visa extensions at Dept. of State in St. Louis, MO, see
http://travel.state.gov/revals.html
For non-official information, check:
(When using these sites, and any Web sites, please watch out for privacy, as I do not know
all site operators.)
http://www.visalaw.com http://www.shusterman.com http://www.immigration.com
http://members.aol.com/MDUdall http://www.murthy.com/ http://www.getusavisa.com
http://greencard-lottery.virtualave.net/ http://www.jcvisa.com (H-1B)
http://www.h1bresources.com (marriage and fiancee) http://www.kamya.com/misc/ (marriage
and fiancee) http://www2.apex.net/users/thehydes http://www.formshome.com
http://www.workpermit.com
This is not an endorsement of any of these Web sites. I am not affiliated with any of the
Web site owners and do not receive nor accept payment in return for listing them, and
typically don't even know them.
(if believe you have a good immigration-related Web site and want your Web site listed
here, please e-mail me).
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I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice. For reliable advice, please consult with a
professional immigration attorney.
For further information, check the following frequently-requested links.
For many questions, you may find answers at http://travel.state.gov/visa_services.html
(Department of State)
or http://ins.usdoj.gov (INS).
For consular policies and visa reciprocity fees, find your consulate in
http://travel.state.gov/links.html
For DOL Faxback status information: http://workforcesecurity.doleta.gov/
For information on affidavit of support for marriage to US citizens (I-864), go to
http://travel.state.gov/i864gen.html and http://travel.state.gov/checklist.html
For information on entering the US as a K-1: http://www.k1poelist.com/
For poverty levels, see http://aspe.os.dhhs.gov/poverty/00poverty.htm
For information on H/L/O/P visa extensions at Dept. of State in St. Louis, MO, see
http://travel.state.gov/revals.html
For non-official information, check:
(When using these sites, and any Web sites, please watch out for privacy, as I do not know
all site operators.)
http://www.visalaw.com http://www.shusterman.com http://www.immigration.com
http://members.aol.com/MDUdall http://www.murthy.com/ http://www.getusavisa.com
http://greencard-lottery.virtualave.net/ http://www.jcvisa.com (H-1B)
http://www.h1bresources.com (marriage and fiancee) http://www.kamya.com/misc/ (marriage
and fiancee) http://www2.apex.net/users/thehydes http://www.formshome.com
http://www.workpermit.com
This is not an endorsement of any of these Web sites. I am not affiliated with any of the
Web site owners and do not receive nor accept payment in return for listing them, and
typically don't even know them.
(if believe you have a good immigration-related Web site and want your Web site listed
here, please e-mail me).
Mar 4th 2001, 1:49 am
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You are right, the H-4s need to be renewed separately.
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What dman described *is* the procedure for renewing the I-94.
Ingo
I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice. For reliable advice, please consult with a
professional immigration attorney.
For further information, check the following frequently-requested links.
For many questions, you may find answers at http://travel.state.gov/visa_services.html
(Department of State)
or http://ins.usdoj.gov (INS).
For consular policies and visa reciprocity fees, find your consulate in
http://travel.state.gov/links.html
For DOL Faxback status information: http://workforcesecurity.doleta.gov/
For information on affidavit of support for marriage to US citizens (I-864), go to
http://travel.state.gov/i864gen.html and http://travel.state.gov/checklist.html
For information on entering the US as a K-1: http://www.k1poelist.com/
For poverty levels, see http://aspe.os.dhhs.gov/poverty/00poverty.htm
For information on H/L/O/P visa extensions at Dept. of State in St. Louis, MO, see
http://travel.state.gov/revals.html
For non-official information, check:
(When using these sites, and any Web sites, please watch out for privacy, as I do not know
all site operators.)
http://www.visalaw.com http://www.shusterman.com http://www.immigration.com
http://members.aol.com/MDUdall http://www.murthy.com/ http://www.getusavisa.com
http://greencard-lottery.virtualave.net/ http://www.jcvisa.com (H-1B)
http://www.h1bresources.com (marriage and fiancee) http://www.kamya.com/misc/ (marriage
and fiancee) http://www2.apex.net/users/thehydes http://www.formshome.com
http://www.workpermit.com
This is not an endorsement of any of these Web sites. I am not affiliated with any of the
Web site owners and do not receive nor accept payment in return for listing them, and
typically don't even know them.
(if believe you have a good immigration-related Web site and want your Web site listed
here, please e-mail me).
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You are right, the H-4s need to be renewed separately.
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What dman described *is* the procedure for renewing the I-94.
Ingo
I am not a lawyer and this is not legal advice. For reliable advice, please consult with a
professional immigration attorney.
For further information, check the following frequently-requested links.
For many questions, you may find answers at http://travel.state.gov/visa_services.html
(Department of State)
or http://ins.usdoj.gov (INS).
For consular policies and visa reciprocity fees, find your consulate in
http://travel.state.gov/links.html
For DOL Faxback status information: http://workforcesecurity.doleta.gov/
For information on affidavit of support for marriage to US citizens (I-864), go to
http://travel.state.gov/i864gen.html and http://travel.state.gov/checklist.html
For information on entering the US as a K-1: http://www.k1poelist.com/
For poverty levels, see http://aspe.os.dhhs.gov/poverty/00poverty.htm
For information on H/L/O/P visa extensions at Dept. of State in St. Louis, MO, see
http://travel.state.gov/revals.html
For non-official information, check:
(When using these sites, and any Web sites, please watch out for privacy, as I do not know
all site operators.)
http://www.visalaw.com http://www.shusterman.com http://www.immigration.com
http://members.aol.com/MDUdall http://www.murthy.com/ http://www.getusavisa.com
http://greencard-lottery.virtualave.net/ http://www.jcvisa.com (H-1B)
http://www.h1bresources.com (marriage and fiancee) http://www.kamya.com/misc/ (marriage
and fiancee) http://www2.apex.net/users/thehydes http://www.formshome.com
http://www.workpermit.com
This is not an endorsement of any of these Web sites. I am not affiliated with any of the
Web site owners and do not receive nor accept payment in return for listing them, and
typically don't even know them.
(if believe you have a good immigration-related Web site and want your Web site listed
here, please e-mail me).
