Applying for H1B.. Can also apply for Schengen Business Visa for Germany when H1B is on processing?
I have been nominated for H1B CAP Lottery this year. This is on initial stages and within 3-4 days the same will be sent to USCIS for processing for the Lottery. Also, I need to travel to Germany for a week (on April 15-23) for conducting some business meetings with my current client. I already have invite letter for both (H1B and Schengen for Germany) from my two different client. There are some official procedures pending from my employer regarding Germany Trip and I will then start applying for my Schengen VISA on 2nd or 3rd week of this Month. So, by that time my H1B Application will be there to USCIS to process for the Lottery. Note: As my Germany Trip is on 15th April, I will be getting my passport stamped with Schengen by 1st week of April or in worst case 2nd week of April. And the passport will be with me only till 23rd of April. So, for this total duration i.e. from 2nd week of March to 23rd of April, I can't give my Passport physically to any other authority for H1B Purpose.
My Questions are.. Q1. Is it possible to apply for a Schengen VISA for Germany for a week when I am already applied/sent my H1B CAP Application to USCIS?
Q2. If it's possible then is there any chance of cancellation of Schengen or H1B as two application is on process?
Q3. Should I need to take special approval if it's not possible in case?
Q4. Physical Original Passport is necessary for H1B Lottery? I mean do I need to sent this to USCIS or some other Authority for H1B Lottery for Processing?
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Can you have two visas at the same time Germany?
Therefore the answer is that you cannot have two visas for the same time period - either the second visa will start after the first one or the first one will be cancelled.Can I apply for two Schengen Visa at the same time?
In theory, it is not possible for a person to hold two valid short stay visas covering the same period. I have a valid Schengen visa but it does not cover my next intended stay, what can I do? In this case, it is possible to file a visa application for another Schengen visa to cover the next intended stay entirely.Can I enter Germany before my visa starts?
You are free to apply 90 days before the date of your travel for a German visa. It is recommended that you apply 3-6 weeks in advance before you travel to avoid any visa processing delay issues interfere with your travel itinerary.Can I enter Germany with Schengen Visa?
A Schengen Tourism / Visitor visa to Germany is a visa established by the Schengen states, which allows its holder to visit Germany and all of the 26 Schengen member countries. It is issued in the form of a sticker affixed to the passport of the traveller.Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
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