Arro0817 Posted January 11, 2016 Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 Hello, Here is the situation. My H1B Visa and I-797 are valid until September 18 2016,while the I-94 is valid until Feb 9 2016. I went for H1B-stamping to Canada on Oct 23 2013. At that time the passport is expiring on Feb 9 2016. The CBP officer said, even though you have a valid visa till September 18 2016, I cant give the I-94 for the same date because your Passport is expiring before your visa. Current situation: Got passport renewed and is valid until July 30 2025 Filed H1B amendment on September 9 2015 with the new passport. Case is still pending. H1B Visa expiring on September 18 2016. Have to apply for extension Checked with CBP(Customs and border protection) Officer at the airport today, they said they will not change the I-94. Need clarification for the following: Do I need to leave the country and get I-94 stamped? Will the new H1B amendment change the I-94 date?If so will it be till I-797 validity? Can I stay in this country while the H1B Amendment is still in processing when I-94 is expiring? what are the options do I have right now to handle this kind of situations? Kindly assist. Any help is much appreciated! Link to comment
pontevecchio Posted January 11, 2016 Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 What exactly is the amendment for? Do you mean a Lawyer filed as obviously you cannot? Link to comment
jax@florida Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 Mine is the exact same situation. Please help. Link to comment
Arro0817 Posted January 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 Lawyer had to file amendment for change in client work location. Moved to another project hence had to file amendment. Link to comment
pontevecchio Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 You should check with the lawyer as to whether an amended H1 petition was filed so that you get a new I94 solving your problems. In any case to get a new I94 you will first need the amended H1 petition approval. Link to comment
raazmpd Posted February 4, 2016 Report Share Posted February 4, 2016 Same boat lease suggest will the client ammendment approval notice overcome the current i94??? Link to comment
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