sandy_ts89@yahoo.co.in Posted November 21, 2015 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 I am currently on H1B Visa, My I-94 was expired on September 2015 and my company has filed petition for my I-94 extension in July 2015 before the expiry of my I-94. I have already received the receipt notice from USCIS for I-94 extension ,But USCIS is taking long time to for the approval. I have valid I-797 and H1B stamped on my passport will September 2016, I want to go to Mexico from San Diego border to get my new I-94. 1. Can i get a new I-94 from while reentering into USA based on my H1B, while the I-94 extension is pending with USCIS. 2, If i go out of USA in November 2015, will the immigration officer will ask me about my stay after the expiry of my I-94 i.e after September 2015 for the months of October and November. 3. Can i show him the USCIS I-94 receipt to cover OCT and NOV months. 4. Since my I-94 is already expired Will there be any problem in getting new I-94 from CBP Officer at the border. I have receipt notice from USCIS that i have filed for I-94 extension before the expiry of my I-94. 5. What will happen to my USCIS petition if i get the new I-94 by crossing the border. Link to comment
jairichi Posted November 21, 2015 Report Share Posted November 21, 2015 1. No. You will not be allowed to enter US without a valid IH1B visa and 797. 2. Yes. 3. Yes. 4. Without a valid H1B visa, I797 you will not be allowed to enter US. 5. You will not get new I94. Link to comment
lathamall Posted November 25, 2015 Report Share Posted November 25, 2015 Thank you Jairichi for your answers. I am in similar situation as Sandy and have similar questions. However, I am confused as answers for Question 1,4 and 5 above doesn't seem to match well with Sandy's questions. Hence, I am taking the liberty of rephrasing those questions Q1. I have a valid visa and approved 797 (valid until July 2017). Can i get a new I-94 (current I94 expired in June 2015) while reentering into USA via Mexico border (Tijuana) based on my current H1B valid visa and 797? Q4. Since my I-94 is already expired will there be any problem in getting new I-94 from CBP Officer at the border. I have receipt notice from USCIS that i have filed for I-94 extension (Form I-129) before the expiry of my I-94. Q5. What will happen to my current USCIS petition (Form I-129) if i get the new I-94 by crossing the border. Q6. At the Mexico border (Tijuana) can I tell the CBP officer that I crossed the border to renew I94? Thank you for your suggestions in this regard. Link to comment
lathamall Posted December 17, 2015 Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 Just an update I got my H1B extension approval notice on Dec 15. I filed for extension with a receipt date of May15. Thought this information might help others estimate approval time lines. My application went to California service center. Link to comment
Sai_raj9 Posted January 3, 2016 Report Share Posted January 3, 2016 Hello friends, Has anyone recently been to San Diego border for the i94 renewal? If yes, can someone please share your experience.? Thank you so much in advance. Link to comment
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