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Port of Entry Drama: H1B Holders on Edge

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Getting appointments is difficult. Some consulates have wait times that stretch for months, while, others suddenly open slots that fill up in minutes. Those who manage to secure an appointment often encounter additional processing delays.

Then there’s the dreaded 221(g), a temporary refusal that can extend for weeks or even months. Many H1B holders who thought their travel would be routine haave found themselves stuck outside, waiting with no clear timeline.

Some have even run into issues at Port Of Entry, with officers probing everything from job roles to the legitimacy of their employers. Even individuals who have lived in the U>S. for years are not exempt from unexpected denials.

 

Because of all this, many are opting to stay put. They’re skipping weddings, avoiding vacations, and even postponing important family visits—just to steer clear of the uncertainty surrounding re-entry into the country.

 

Also Read – Bizarre H-1B Denial: Never Book Your Own Ticket!

 

But should this be the new normal? Should people feel confined to the U.S. simply because they hold an H1B? The risks are real, and they are promoting many to reconsider their travel plans.

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1 minute ago, kakatiya said:

Getting appointments is difficult. Some consulates have wait times that stretch for months, while, others suddenly open slots that fill up in minutes. Those who manage to secure an appointment often encounter additional processing delays.

Then there’s the dreaded 221(g), a temporary refusal that can extend for weeks or even months. Many H1B holders who thought their travel would be routine haave found themselves stuck outside, waiting with no clear timeline.

Some have even run into issues at Port Of Entry, with officers probing everything from job roles to the legitimacy of their employers. Even individuals who have lived in the U>S. for years are not exempt from unexpected denials.

 

Because of all this, many are opting to stay put. They’re skipping weddings, avoiding vacations, and even postponing important family visits—just to steer clear of the uncertainty surrounding re-entry into the country.

 

Also Read – Bizarre H-1B Denial: Never Book Your Own Ticket!

 

But should this be the new normal? Should people feel confined to the U.S. simply because they hold an H1B? The risks are real, and they are promoting many to reconsider their travel plans.

Same 2019 situation 

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Just landed yesterday, no issues at all.  The big advantage i see,  when US immigration done in Abu Dhabi, you can collect your baggage at your final destination unlike POE. For me, my POE is JFK but i collected my bags in Denver dropping after Hyderabad.  

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48 minutes ago, Silent_Boy said:

Just landed yesterday, no issues at all.  The big advantage i see,  when US immigration done in Abu Dhabi, you can collect your baggage at your final destination unlike POE. For me, my POE is JFK but i collected my bags in Denver dropping after Hyderabad.  

Don’t you have to recheck in baggage in Abu Dhabi? 
I thought customs check is done in Abu Dhabi?

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6 hours ago, american_desi said:

Don’t you have to recheck in baggage in Abu Dhabi? 
I thought customs check is done in Abu Dhabi?

nope, dropped at Hyd and received at Denver. I needed to disclose the items that i am bringing at AbuDhabi (they showed my baggage pics on the screen while doing immigration)

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6 hours ago, american_desi said:

Don’t you have to recheck in baggage in Abu Dhabi? 
I thought customs check is done in Abu Dhabi?

not needed

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18 hours ago, Silent_Boy said:

Just landed yesterday, no issues at all.  The big advantage i see,  when US immigration done in Abu Dhabi, you can collect your baggage at your final destination unlike POE. For me, my POE is JFK but i collected my bags in Denver dropping after Hyderabad.  

Your immigration is at Abu Dhabi or jfk?

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11 hours ago, SwamyRaRa said:

Your immigration is at Abu Dhabi or jfk?

AbuDhabi, The flight landed in JFK local terminal so you just get out like you are travelling to another state without immigration. 

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11 hours ago, Silent_Boy said:

AbuDhabi, The flight landed in JFK local terminal so you just get out like you are travelling to another state without immigration. 

Ok

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46 minutes ago, SwamyRaRa said:

Ltt

Don't go many deported 

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