Summary
Automatic visa revalidation may allow reentry from Aruba (≤30 days) with an expired H1B visa stamp if you have a valid I-797, I-94, and do not apply for a new visa while abroad. Ensure your passport is valid for your return date and carry necessary documents like I-797, I-94, employment letter, and recent paystubs. CBP admission is discretionary; confirm with CBP or a U.S. Consulate before travel.Full Conversation
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my h1b visa is expired can I travel to aruba and back to US
Are you currently inside the U.S. with an approved H‑1B (valid I‑*) but an expired visa stamp, or are you outside the U.S. now?
Inside with valid i797
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- You can reenter only with a valid H‑1B visa stamp or via automatic visa revalidation (short trips to Canada, Mexico or adjacent islands) if you meet exclusions and didn’t apply for a new visa while abroad.
- Confirm with CBP or a U.S. consulate before travel.
What country is your passport from?
India
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- Automatic revalidation can apply for Aruba if you have valid I‑* and passport.
- Trip must be ≤30 days and you must not apply for a new visa while abroad.
- CBP decides admission; check with CBP or a U.S. consulate first.
Will your trip be 30 days or less?
It is less than 30 days
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- Automatic visa revalidation often permits reentry from adjacent Caribbean islands (≤30 days) with expired H‑1B stamp if you have valid I‑*, I‑*, and don’t apply for a new visa while abroad.
- Bring I‑*, I‑*, passport, employment letter, recent paystubs.
- CBP admission is discretionary; check with CBP/consulate first.
Is your passport valid for your return date?
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