H1B stamping qn - got H1B approved this June. Anyone got their first/initial H1B stamping in a country other than your native country? I am Indian and have to travel to Europe for a project so wondering if I can get it done there?

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I was traveling for work to London and got it stamped there. Was pretty hassle free.

EY1, that's great to know thanks! No qns asked as to why stamping it in London? I am going to Paris

Do I know you ? Lol . I asked the same question to the law firm they said yes. Just get an email confirmation from them in case

D1, I don't think you know me because I never discussed this with anyone! Haha D1, where are you traveling to?

Well be aware if you get an RFE you are stuck. Also typically you can get your renewal in another country like canada but not first. Even then its a risk

^PwC1, I know first stamping can be done in Canada for sure because a couple of my friends have done it.

Fair enough ... even then its risky. Few ppl got stuck in Canada for a month due to an RFE. Total cost 20k over that period...beyond my risk profile

I just got my stamping done in Canada - 2 days from interview to passport in possession

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