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  1. #1
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    Default Port of Entry with a H1B Visa

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    Hi to all. I find this forum very helpful. This is my first time to use it, and I really hope you can help me.

    I currently have a H1b visa. It was only issued last july and its my first time to have one. My employer is a staffing agency based in Illinois. I was petitioned to work for one of their client facilities located in NJ (location specified in my LCA). I was instructed by my employer to report for orientation in Illinois this coming October 10. From there they will relocate me to my jobsite in NJ.

    A friend of mine in california invited me to stay with him for 1 week before I go to Illinois. I asked permission from my employer and they allowed me.

    However my concern is this:

    If ever I enter the US through california on october 2, will I encounter problems in the immigration counter? because I am suppose to report in Illinois. Will I be allowed to enter US through california? Its less than a month away... and Im still confused.. please do help me. Thanks a lot.


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    Default Port of Entry - H1B Visa

    I don't think it matters where you enter the country as long as your visa is valid. You may want to try to check in advance with the USCIS office at your preferred point of entry to see if they would give you a hard time.

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    Hello,

    As long as you have a valid visa, the relevant employment papers, possibly a letter from your friend, and tickets from CA to IL, it should be OK.

    Enjoy your trip!

    This reply is in the nature of general information, not legal advice and should not be relied on as such.

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