H1B extension and travel

[krishna.v524]

Hi ,

 

I have a valid H1B till August 2016. But my I94 is valid only till November 2015 because of my passport validity. 

 

I extended my passport now and my employer filed for H1B extenstion in July. I am still waiting for the extension to be approved.

 

I have a travel plan to India in December 2015 . My question is even if I dont get the extension appoval by then, Can I travel to India and come back to US as I have a valid Visa till August 2016 ?  Also what if my extension approval comes when I am in India during December 2015, should I go for a stamping or will I be still able to come to US with my old Visa which is valid till 2016?

 

 

[jairichi]

You can travel back with a valid H1B visa and I797. Even if H1B extension is approved there is no need for visa stamping.