H-1B extension stamping duration reduced


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Hello,

I had my first H-1B extension approved until September 1, 2018. However, after stamping I see that it has been reduced by 2 months to July 1, 2018. My I-140 is approved.

My question is - Will my employer still be able to petition for a new H-1B stamp before July 1, 2018 or I will have to stay out of the country from July 1, 2018 until September 1, 2018? 

Also, out of curiosity does anyone know why the duration gets reduced? I work full time with an American employer and the last time my visa got stamped I got the full duration approval stamped. 

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7 hours ago, shekar11# said:

Don't worry about your visa. Check your I-94. That is more important. If your I-94 is also reduced by 2 months. No worries. You can apply for extension 6 months before your current I-797 expires. So you should be good.

Thanks for the suggestion. I thought I-94 was based on the date on the visa since the visa is the only document checked at the Port of Entry? Is there any other possibility too?

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