Use new I-797

[raj2close]

I will be flying from US to Hyderabad in 2 weeks from now & have booked H1B visa appointment on July 16 in Hyderabad using my current I-797 which expires on Oct 19th, 2018.

Just recently I got my renewed I-797 which starts from Oct 20rd, 2018 till Oct 19th, 2021. If I update my profile, submit a new DS-160 with latest I-797 & appear for interview --> if visa approved then what will be start date on visa stamp? Will I be able to fly back to US as planned on August 1st, 2018?

 

 

 

[shekar11#]

On 6/24/2018 at 10:21 AM, raj2close said:

I will be flying from US to Hyderabad in 2 weeks from now & have booked H1B visa appointment on July 16 in Hyderabad using my current I-797 which expires on Oct 19th, 2018.

Just recently I got my renewed I-797 which starts from Oct 20rd, 2018 till Oct 19th, 2021. If I update my profile, submit a new DS-160 with latest I-797 & appear for interview --> if visa approved then what will be start date on visa stamp? Will I be able to fly back to US as planned on August 1st, 2018?

 

 

 

Visa stamp does not have a start date. It always has a issue date on it. Best option is to go with new I-797 details in DS-160 and profile. You will avoid going for stamping 2 times.

[Tjgarla]

get the new one updated in the DS160. Submit a new one and update the new Ds form at the Stanley center. They will update the information with the new I797.

[raj2close]

6 hours ago, Tjgarla said:

get the new one updated in the DS160. Submit a new one and update the new Ds form at the Stanley center. They will update the information with the new I797.

Where is Stanley center?

[Tjgarla]

12 hours ago, raj2close said:

Where is Stanley center?

meaning fingerprint center where you go on the first day.