Can I get my first-time H-1B visa stamped in the US consulate in London?

My H-1B visa was approved this year but not stamped in my Indian passport. This is my first H-1B, not a renewal. I have to travel to London on a business trip.

Can I get my H-1B visa stamped in US's London consulate instead of US's Indian consulate?

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Best Answer

This is based on my experience. The ultimate answer would be to call the US consulate in London and ask them.

I think it depends on your visa type in the UK.

I was granted my H1B visa last year as well. I went back to my home country to get my passport stamped and not in the UK. I was working in the UK at the time. If you're only on a business trip in the UK on business visa I don't think you can get your passport stamped because your resident country is still India. However, if you're working in the UK and you can prove that you're a resident in the UK then I think it's ok to get your passport stamped in London.

Please do confirm with the US consulate in London.

All H1B visa stamps must be issued by the U.S. consulate outside the USA. To be more precise, H1B visa stamping must be obtained from the US consulate situated in your home country.

Re-stamping of H1B Visa: If you currently hold H1B work visa, you may need to get the re-stamping upon the extension of your expired visa. Re stamping of H1B visa can be at any US consulate out side of USA.

Reference

http://www.h1base.com/visa/work/h1b%20visa%20stamping/ref/1466/

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Can I get my H1B visa stamped in London?

Please do confirm with the US consulate in London. All H1B visa stamps must be issued by the U.S. consulate outside the USA. To be more precise, H1B visa stamping must be obtained from the US consulate situated in your home country.

Can I get my H1B visa stamped?

It is not possible to obtain an H1B visa stamp within the USA. All H1B visa stamps must be issued by the U.S. consulate outside the US. H-1B Visa stamping is not automatic. You need to file an H1B petition with USCIS and have that petition approved.

How can I get H1B visa stamped in UK?

H1B Visa Stamping Documents

A completed DS-156 Form which must be signed by the applicant.

A completed DS-157 Form.

One photograph taken within the last six months.

The USCIS approval through Form I-797.

The original visa petition through Form I-129.

The Labor Condition Application (LCA) from the Department of Labor.

Are consulates open for H-1B stamping?

The US consulates and US Embassy continue to be closed for regular operations and only handling limited appointments like in previous weeks. No change in B1/B2 visa stampings. Very limited visa renewal using Dropbox Appointments.

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