I know couple years back we could have gone to canada mexico, some say the rules have now changed and need to go to nepal.. can i still go canada for restamping? Is there a usembassy website i can check this info.

@Purana Kagaz

Dude whether it's Stamping (First time H1-B) or re-Stamping (Second time) you can goto Canada for Visa Stamping!!

Condition 1. You should have your degree from US Univ (most of us have) and 2. Working Job in US (that is obvious right?)

My friend just got his 1st time H1B stamped in Canada in Feb 2011(was F1 and Working on H1B), and my company attorney says we can goto Canada without a issue for Visa stamping!! (if you are traveling internationally, few of my colleagues have got it this way. but like 6 months back then goto Canada for  stamping)!![but if your motive is to goto Nepal after Stamping then it's wise to goto Nepal for Stamping save money and time]

+ do read about PIMS update too (if you have ~less than 1 year working under H1B)!!

Btw, you dont need no stamp, if u aint going anywhere

Sorry about the condusion. My visa expired while i was in f1.now i am in h1b status and need to have a new entry us visa, so i guess that is technically restamping or is it just stamping?

Thanks all for your inputs, i am now thinking of just going to nepal because i will go there anyways, just skeptical because you know things are always messeed up back home, but hearing from what you guys say, its very safe.

Those of you going to nepal for h1b stamping please share your experiences.

 purana kagaz--
You may still have to worry about PIMS verification even if you have more than one years of experience under H1-B. I got my H1 B stamped in KTM last November and I got stuck for a couple of days due to this PIMS verification. I was already in my second year around that time. Usually, this verification last couple of days if its not related to security reasons, but if time is of essence then that wait could be a very anxious one.

@Lahure Kancha: Thanks for the list of document info.Can you also please mention documents to support  H4. I am  applying for first time stamping and wife for H4.

Is any one here working for dhoti consultant ? I am working for desi consultancy for last 2 and half yrs. Thinking of going to Nepal in June/ July. Not sure how tough to get visa stampped for first time.

For H4 look here  www.path2usa.com/documents-required-for-h4-visa