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| reena |
Posted
on 06-Sep-02 08:23 PM
I am currently working in the US under optional practical training. Was thinking of going to nepal for dashain. What is the ease/risk of getting a visa back under OPT? Should I go?If i go, what documents should i take to the embassy? or should i not take the risk?
Any experienced/knowledgeable folks, please help. Thanks.
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| jira |
Posted
on 06-Sep-02 10:35 PM
the OPT does not give any previlege to get visa to come back to US. While you are in OPT, you are just utilizing the 1 year term to legally work in US. However, it does not grant you an oppertunity to get back to US. Do not ask me why because that is what it is all about. Unless you get your H1 or get your student status by attending graduate school, you won't be eligible to come back in US.
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| Sagun |
Posted
on 07-Sep-02 12:23 AM
Reena,
Yes Jira is extremely right and they already mentioned in OPT card NOT VALID FOR REINTER TO US..........better to convert your F-1 to H 1 OR go back to school and get the I-20 from school and study one semester then you can go Nepal. That way you might get Visa from Nepal. Goodluck to you........
Thanks,
Sagun
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| Ritu |
Posted
on 07-Sep-02 11:19 AM
Hi Reena,
The suggestion by Jira is quite relevant, but you can make a good trip to Kathmandu even you are in Optional Practical Training. Do not look at what will happen next, just do what you think the best.
Look luck .
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| Rina |
Posted
on 07-Sep-02 11:21 AM
Ritu looks a determind woman. Reena, (fellow name) you can follow the suggestion by Ritu.
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| QUESTION TO RITU |
Posted
on 07-Sep-02 11:24 AM
would you have gone if you were in her position?
P.S. I think what Jira is 100% correct.
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| Ritu |
Posted
on 07-Sep-02 11:38 AM
I would have gone if I was in Reena's position. I do what I think the best for me. But, remember, I never harm any one.
What is my situation, it does not matter for anyone else. It's absolutely private matter. I know one of my friend went to Kathmandu, while she was in OPT. She had a Master's degree in Computer Science from University of Connecticute. It was last year, now she is in H1 and working in NY.
Good luck.
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| davegruisin |
Posted
on 07-Sep-02 12:01 PM
Getting the I-20 seems a good idea prior to heading to Nepal. If not, the H1 Visa allows one to travel back and forth. If I recollect correctly, person on H1 can pre-apply for a re-entry visa and get it before even departing the US. That way, one can avoid the gauntlet of the US embassy in Nepal.
A curioisty though: Ritu, I'd be interested in meeting up with that gal with the degree in CS workin in NY. I'd appreicate any leads. Thanks
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| davegruisin |
Posted
on 07-Sep-02 12:03 PM
Ritu: what I asked was meant with all due repsect.
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| deep |
Posted
on 07-Sep-02 12:06 PM
I wouldn't suggest Reena to goto Nepal unless she has a valid I-20 for graduate level course or H1 or some other legal status. She won't be able to comeback to US in opt. training.
If she is not concerned in returning to the US, Obviously, there is nothing to worry about.
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| Ritu |
Posted
on 07-Sep-02 12:26 PM
My frien did not have trouble to come back to US and work with the status of H1. She went to Kathmandu, while her Dad was passes away. She was desperate to visit her Mom at that time. She did not do any legal process. At that time, a group of friends did suggest her not to go to Kathmandu staying at OPT. She went Kathmandu, even she had to live in Kathandu with her Mom. She has just a paper from her Work that guaranteed her come back to US. There was nothing wrong. Do what you think the best and there will be a solution in any appropriate way.
Good luck
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| pradeep |
Posted
on 07-Sep-02 12:33 PM
all american ass kissers !!
".....do not recommend her to go to nepal!! "
Jeeez.
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| Reena |
Posted
on 07-Sep-02 03:27 PM
Thanks everyone for your inputs. I probably should postpone my trip plans to nepal for dashain. Ritu, thanks for your stand also, but its too much of a risk to go considering my commitment and responsibilities at work.
Once again, thanks a lot.
reena
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| sagun |
Posted
on 08-Sep-02 01:00 AM
Renna,
Looks like you got it now. Reena thank you so much for your reply coz their is many people they just ask question but they never give what he or she thinks after reading other peoples vision. Anyway goodluck to you....
Thanks,
Sagun
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