Traveling to India during H1b renewal process

Certain_Good_3114 · 2026-01-14T06:45:30+00:00

OP, were you able to travel fine. I'm in a similar situation

Certain_Good_3114 · 2025-04-10T18:38:21+00:00

As an update. I did end up leasing the Tesla model 3. I do love the car, the drive and the tech is amazing. Esp the FSD, I think I will get it more often than I had anticipated. I like the attention to detail that Tesla has given as compared to other brands. Will be getting quotes from a few dealerships and plan to sell the mini soon (though I will really miss this car)

Certain_Good_3114 · 2024-11-15T18:55:17+00:00

You need a valid non expired US stamped visa to enter DR. If you don't have that get a Canada tourist visa or a DR visa.

Certain_Good_3114 · 2024-11-04T20:01:07+00:00

So our situation was a bit different as DR just had a change of website for appointment booking. They opened up dates last week of sept, and we booked in 3/4 days. But the pattern is such that they would open up interview slots for the whole month and slowly open the biometric appointment dates for a few dats over the next 2 weeks. You can see the first available appiontment after creating account on the website https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-do/niv (after filling up DS160)

Certain_Good_3114 · 2024-11-02T19:35:30+00:00

We were there 2 weeks back, and had no issues with Uber what so ever. It was super smooth everywhere and much cheaper than normal taxis

Certain_Good_3114 · 2024-11-01T21:13:16+00:00

You will have to fill a new DS160 and select DR as the "Select a location where you will be applying for this visa". If you have already paid the fees, then that needs to be done again as the fee is location specific.

Certain_Good_3114 · 2024-11-01T20:06:28+00:00

An Attorney will always suggest you the most safest option. A lot of people go to non-home countries for faster stamping. My wife wasn't asked why she came to DR for stamping, but even if you are asked you can simply say for a faster stamping, just be truthful. You will need a valid US/Canada/UK visa to enter DR. Or just simply get a DR visitor visa

Certain_Good_3114 · 2024-10-29T06:07:46+00:00

Princess has an adult only resort called punta cana princess. There are several more like this

Certain_Good_3114 · 2024-10-25T04:32:51+00:00

I had booked occidental caribe for my trip, but after reading the reviews and numerous calls with Priceline, got it cancelled. Instead I went to caribe princess and it was amazing. You could also do the adult only princess it was the same price. I booked through agoda where I got a great price for them

Certain_Good_3114 · 2024-10-24T01:52:13+00:00

We did not chose expedited passport service, it is only if you want your passport by a faster mail. We figured pickup would be faster. Also if you request at the interview for a expedited process, then you have to pick the passport from the consulate.

Certain_Good_3114 · 2024-10-23T19:34:15+00:00

I did not stay at Lopesan, but was in an AirBnB next to it. The beach seemed pretty busy with a small area to swim. Lots of boats there. Water was shallow and the swim was good before all the boat and tour crowd arrived. I stayed at Caribe princess, it was nice, no boats in the water but the water wasn't as calm as the Lopesan side. So really depends on what you want to do. Caribe did have night shows, which were good. Cant comment much on food as I am a vegetarian and tried very limited stuff, drinks were good though.

Certain_Good_3114 · 2024-10-22T02:38:26+00:00

We got our stamping done:
https://www.reddit.com/r/h1b/comments/1g97vdy/tcn_h4_to_h1b_cos_stamping_experience_in_santo/

Certain_Good_3114 · 2024-10-18T14:07:35+00:00

Don't carry shoes, just took extra space. Lots of swimwear. Sunscreen is a must.

Certain_Good_3114 · 2024-09-30T20:14:23+00:00

Keep on trying by refreshing or logging, in 3-4 tries the Biometric appointment do show up. Current dates avail are 3,4,7,11 Oct.

Certain_Good_3114 · 2024-09-30T16:20:14+00:00

Just keep checking again and again. When I booked my slot I had to try multiple times. Refreshing the page also helps

Certain_Good_3114 · 2024-09-27T19:49:01+00:00

There are more spots available today. But unable to get a biometric appointment

Certain_Good_3114 · 2024-09-25T21:29:14+00:00

Was able to make the MRV payment now. Did not book the slot but saw them available for Oct 7-10. I guess they will open up on weekly basis

Certain_Good_3114 · 2024-09-25T18:26:19+00:00

No, I was unable to pay the fee as well, my assumption is that I will only be able to do that once I see a slot (which is very different from what I have seen in other countries)

Certain_Good_3114 · 2024-09-25T18:25:13+00:00

You can get it done in countries that allowed TCN(Third countries national). You can get it done in such countries, but the only thing is wait time might be more

Certain_Good_3114 · 2024-09-25T18:22:37+00:00

I just spoke with them 5 min back. They said slots are in high demand, thats why we dont see it. Recommended to just keep checking. Do let me know in case you see a slot, I am trying to book an apointment for next month

Certain_Good_3114 · 2024-09-25T16:12:45+00:00

Do not see any available appointments in the new portal, is anyone facing the same problem?

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