Do I need ORIGINAL i-140 for visa stampling?

[KRBHARATH]

Hi,

I am in 9th year h1b. I am going to Chennai consulate for visa interview next week. My ex-employer filed my I-140 and got it approved in 2014. My ex-employer gave me the copy of my approved I-140 using which I transferred my h1b to new employer and got 3-year extension. My question is, 1) Do I need ORIGINAL I-140 approval notice for visa stamping or just a COPY of approved I-140 notice is enough for visa interview in Chennai/India?

Thanks for your advise.

Regards,

Bharath

[gopalakrishnach]

copy is enough... but take it from your current employer...

[adshah84]

No need. 

[PradeepReddi]

No, I-140 belongs to Employer, some employers give it's original to employees.

but most of them don't.

[asikka]

most employers provide their employees with a copy of I-140  

[ajaysharma]

Echoing the others. Original is not needed (and most employers only give you a copy). Take the copy with you.

For e.g. in my interview the officer asked if mine was a post 6th year extension, and when I said yes and asked if he wanted to see the copy, he said 'no need.'