[gavnewalkar]

Hi Peter, I'm an Australian citizen in the US on an H1B, second round.

The re-entry stamp on my passport expired Sep 2020, and I therefore cannot leave the country till I head to a consulate overseas to get the stamp re-issued.

I have 2 questions: 1 - Given the pandemic, is there any way I can get the stamp locally without leaving US soil? 2 - If not, would you recommend I start the process to book an appointment overseas now, or is it wiser to wait?

Thank you so much in advance!

[proberts]

There is an option to renew by mail which many Australians took advantage of during the pandemic.

[m0hit]

Is this option unique to Australia, or apply globally?

[proberts]

The E-3 visa is the easiest visa to renew by mail by far.