H1-B reentry visa questions

[Guest qq07788]

Hello,

 

I am a Chinese citizen and on H1-B status in U.S. My father recently was dignosed of having cancer, so I need to go back to FuZhou to take care of him ASAP. I heard there are basically two approaches to get a return visa back to U.S.

 

1. Apply for a return visa at U.S. consulate in China, probably in GuangZhou. But I heard it will take long time, probably 3-4 month time to get approval due to security background check these day. I wonder if anyone is aware of true situation there in China? How about apply return visa in U.S. consulate in Hong Kong?

 

2. Apply for a return visa at U.S. consulates in either Canada or Mexico. I heard this is earier and faster. Does anyone has the experience on this approach? Which country is easier? Whcih city should I go to give a try?

 

In addition to above two approach, is there other way worth to try to get return visa?

 

Thanks for your suggestions.

 

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[Eric&Yuhui]

Unless you have a multiple entries H1-B, you probably need a re-entry permit.

[vince]

not every H1b applicant will go through the background check. it depends on the type of work you do. speak from expereince. hope this helps...

[owenkrout]

My brother-in-law (H1-B also) went through a Mexican consulate when he wanted to visit China last summer. He said it was easy and they were very friendly and helpful.