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    H1B visa appointment availability

    @dry.00 : And it's done and dusted!!!! Congratulations.
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    H1B visa appointment expedition eligibility

    @swan0206 : Probably that is the diferentiator. You will have to show proof of financial means local to the country you are working in. There are tax implications for this. If you have been moved to the Canada entity and are paid in Canadian Salary, it will make your profile spotless and I dont...
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    H1B visa appointment expedition eligibility

    @swan0206 : I am not sure of the implications of being paid in US salary while working from Canada. I think that would be risky applying for an LCA from outside US. They might anticipate your paystubs to be in Canadian salary. Have you enquired with your law firm on what they are suggesting...
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    H1B visa appointment expedition eligibility

    @swan0206 : So are you staying and working in Canada on a Work Permit or a Visitor Visa?
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    H1B visa appointment expedition eligibility

    @swan0206 : I would say, it will be risky for contractors, especially if it is very evident that they are defaulting on their LCA commitments. For Ex, you might be asked to show your paystubs or proof that the employer is covering medical insurance. You also risk the chance of getting an RFE, if...
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    H1B visa appointment expedition eligibility

    @swan0206 : I know right.... One hell of a ride.... So nothing prevents you from applying for an amendment from outside the US. In fact it is best practice to apply for an amendment as soon as any terms of your employment have changed. Specifically, title, job responsibilities, location, salary...
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    H1B visa appointment availability

    @dry.00 : Yes it was. I think because it is EA, it might have gotten processed faster.
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    H1B visa appointment expedition eligibility

    @swan0206 : They did not ask for proof at the Consulate. But I carried the letter from my company with the justification in letterhead just in case. View my entire experience at...
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    H1B visa appointment availability

    @harirajmohan , @sriinn, @dry.00 : Got EA Approval, attended the interview on Oct 7, 2021. Visa Approved and passport in hand as of Oct 12, 2021. View Post...
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    H1B visa appointment expedition eligibility

    @harirajmohan @kvrssudhir : Update (09/17/2021): My expedited appointment for Toronto Consulate H1B interview got approved for Oct 7, 2021. So I am sorted for the interview.
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    H1B visa appointment expedition eligibility

    @harirajmohan : My work starting Oct end on a particular project is of National interest and involves HIPAA data which cannot be accessed outside US. Waiting for the final approvals from my team for the justification. I hope it proves to be a strong justification. Will keep this post updated.
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    H1B visa appointment expedition eligibility

    @harirajmohan :Makes absolute sense. Just getting organized before I submit an EA.
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    H1B visa appointment expedition eligibility

    @harirajmohan : If the request gets denied for one consulate, can I reapply expedite request for another Consulate?
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    H1B visa appointment availability

    That's awesome @dry.00 , Did you call them or did it automatically update through an email?
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    H1B visa appointment availability

    @dry.00 and @sriinn : Found another earlier slot. 22 February, 2022, 08:00 Toronto local time for the appointment.... Re-scheduled it....