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I'm 6mths in on Non-Immigrant O-A Visa, Stamped in 7/19/22. But Visa DOC expires 7/5/23. Must be used (for my free year/Border bounce) by 7/4/23. I'm all set for that.
Now I find I have to go the USA for couple weeks (Emergency). Don't want anything to interfere with any of those VISA plans/ free year.
Can I simply purchase the 'Re-entry 'stamp, or whatever its called, to use as 1-time out and in? Not even presenting or worrying about my VISA DOC? I really can't afford to screw this up. I have planted deep roots here now and love it (: Any full explanation of this would be greatly appreciated.
Dino
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user, holding a Non-Immigrant O-A Visa set to expire on July 5, 2023, seeks advice on traveling to the USA for an emergency without jeopardizing their visa status. Comments clarify that a re-entry permit is not needed for the initial exit as the visa is multi-entry for the first year. However, after the first year's expiration, they will need to obtain a re-entry permit for future travels.