I’m currently in India after working in the US on an H1B visa. My green card application is pending. I have a business trip coming up with my US employer. Can I apply for a B1 visa even though I have an H1B stamp in my passport? Will this affect my H1B status in any way?

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Apni Law Staff asked 1 year ago

I’m currently in India after working in the US on an H1B visa. My green card application is pending. I have a business trip coming up with my US employer. Can I apply for a B1 visa even though I have an H1B stamp in my passport? Will this affect my H1B status in any way?

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Apni Law Staff answered 1 year ago

You can apply for a B1 visa while your green card application is pending, even with an H1B stamp. A B1 visa for a short business trip won’t affect your H1B status. However, you should disclose your H1B status and the pending green card application when applying for the B1 visa.

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