I-94 Renewal


TJKUMAR

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My H1B visa is valid till SEP-2017 (H1B stamp on old passport and I-797) but my I-94 is valid till Dec-2016,because my old passport was expiring in Dec-2016.

I already renewed my passport so now my question is how to get new I-94 with new validity date?

1. Do I have to leave the country and re-enter again to get new I-94?

2. Can I contact the local CBP office and get the new I-94?

3. Apply for new H1B extension to get new I-94 (As immigration lawyer advised)?

    can I apply for H1B extension and get new I-94?

# I heard that we cannot apply for H1B extension before 6 months of current H1B (I-797)expiry date.

                                                                                      OR

# we cannot apply for H-1B extension more than 6 months in advance of the expiration date of your I-94.

In my case, Since my new I-94 is only valid until 12/26/2016 this now overrides or trumps my previous I-797 which was valid until 9/7/2017.

SUMMARY:

1. I-94 validity: 12/26/2016

2. I-797 validity : 09/07/2017

3. H1B visa stamp on old passport validity: 09/07/2017

 

All advices and suggestions are welcomed. 

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