Automatic Visa Re validation (US)

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So i am currently on H1B visa. Planning to move to Canada soon, i would like to complete my obligation to finish the soft landing for the Canadian PR application.I want to transition to US to Canada very smoothly and would very much like to come back to take care of final formalities in USA. Can i come back into the USA without any Visa Stamping in the US Consulate in Canada, if i come back in 30 days or less. I may be will have 4 months left on my H1B and would like to use the Automatic Visa Re validation to enter back into the USA without hassle.

Thanks Bharat C P

UPDATE

I WAS ABLE TO COME BACK INTO USA WITHOUT MUCH HASSLE. I DID LEAVE THE COUNTRY WITHOUT A H1B VISA STAMPING STILL ON MY OLD F1 STAMPING. THE AGENT JUST ASKED FOR MY OLD PASSPORT AND VISA.






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Does automatic visa revalidation renew your visa?

Automatic visa revalidation allows foreign nationals to reenter the United States after a brief visit to Canada or Mexico even though the U.S. visa has expired, or the current visa does not match the current status in the U.S. For persons in J and F status, it also allows them to reenter after travel to islands in the ...

Who qualifies for automatic visa revalidation?

What Is Automatic Revalidation?
  • Nonimmigrants who departed the United States for brief travel to Canada, Mexico, or an adjacent island (for F and J nonimmigrants) for thirty days or less;
  • Nonimmigrants with a valid (unexpired) admission stamp or paper Form I-94, Arrival/Departure Record, endorsed by DHS.


How do I get automatic revalidation?

The requirements to be eligible for automatic visa revalidation are as follows:
  • You must have a US nonimmigrant visa which has expired.
  • You must have travelled to Canada, Mexico, or any of the US adjacent islands.
  • Your travel must not be for more than 30 days.
  • You must have a valid admission stamp on your Form I-94.


  • How many times can I use automatic revalidation?

    Once you use the Automatic Visa Revalidation process, the old expired visa in considered valid only up-to that date and day. It cannot be used for future re-entry from any other country. Off-course, the same revalidation process can be used again if you are eligible.



    Automatic Revalidation Exception To Re-Entering The United States With A Valid I-94 And Expired Visa




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