I94 expired online but valid on 797

[Sandeep Agarwal]

Hi, I traveled to India in Nov 2016 when my H1B Visa was expiring on 15 Dec 2016. My extension application was pending. On arrival to the US on 5 Dec 2016 I got the I-94 until 15 Dec 2016 (for 10 days only) since I didnt have the new 797 yet.

In Apr 2017 my extension was approved and I was issued a new 797 with a I-94 at the bottom valid from 16 Dec 2016 to 31 Mar 2019. 

I am planning to travel to Canada soon, will the I-94 attached on my 797 be considered valid for the purpose of AVR or do I need to get a new visa stamp?

[pontevecchio]

AVR means you use the existing valid I94 to return. The visa is not relevant.

[Sandeep Agarwal]

On 7/7/2018 at 1:18 PM, pontevecchio said:

AVR means you use the existing valid I94 to return. The visa is not relevant.

Thanks for the reply. That's my confusion. Since my I-94 which I received after landing has expired, my I-94 on the extension I-797 will be the valid I-94, right?

So for AVR I will show my I-797 as a proof of my I-94?

[pontevecchio]

On ‎7‎/‎7‎/‎2018 at 12:36 PM, Sandeep Agarwal said:

I was issued a new 797 with a I-94 at the bottom valid from 16 Dec 2016 to 31 Mar 2019. 

This I94.

[Sandeep Agarwal]

2 hours ago, pontevecchio said:

This I94.

Thanks 🙂