Foreign Nationals: Things You Should Know Before Travelling Abroad
Giselle Carson Feb 3, 2021 in FAQ
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Many foreign nationals travel abroad and renew their visas during this time of year. This process, however, is becoming more challenging, restrictive, and time-consuming with COVID still raging around the world. In January, the Biden Administration reinstated COVID-19 Travel Bans from Brazil, Ireland, the U.K., and the Schengen Area. Additionally, they added South Africa to that list. Travelers physically present in the affected countries will be banned from entering the U.S. until the ban is […]
Continue ReadingTime spent outside the United States exceeding 24 hours or more does not count toward H-1B (or L) time of admission. This time may be recaptured for subsequent H-1B (or L) status. In most situations, the recapture time is requested at the end of the allowable H-1B (or L) stay. The burden is on the petitioning employer and foreign national to present evidence of time outside of the United States. Based on the evidence provided, […]
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