Enter UK with an expired H1B Visa [duplicate]

I am an Indian citizen residing in the USA. I have an expired H1B visa with an approved I-797 until 2021.

I am planning to travel from USA to India with a stopover in London (intend to get my H1B stamped while in India). I have an approved 6-month UK Visitor Visa.

Would i face any problems boarding the flight from USA to London given that I have an expired H1B?

Best Answer

No. The airline won't care about US visas at that point, they'll want to see a valid UK visa. On the way BACK to the US you'll need to show the new H1B

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Can I travel on expired H-1B visa?

An H-1B holder who has current H-1B classification (either initial or extension) may reenter the U.S. with an expired H-1B visa stamp after a trip solely to Canada or Mexico (not to U.S. territories/ the islands in the Caribbean) that lasted no more than 30 days (22 C.F.R. \xa7 41.112(d)).

Can we travel through London with expired US visa?

Avoid Transit Visa to UK from USA If your US visa is expired, try to travel via Emirates with stopover in Dubai or other Middle Eastern countries or other Asia and European countries that doesn't require transit visa. Check the transit visa requirements before booking the flight tickets.

Can I enter UK before my visa expires?

Visa Nationals: If you are a visa national for who entry clearance is compulsory, you can enter the UK no earlier than the valid from date on your entry clearance vignette (visa) in your passport. You cannot normally hold more than one form of leave (visa) at the same time.

Can I stay in US with expired H-1B visa?

When one's H-1B status expires, the H-1B worker must either leave the United States, obtain an extension, or apply for a different status. If the worker simply stays in the U.S. past the expiration of the H-1B status, the worker loses legal status in the U.S. and can be removed (deported).

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