Simha_2010 Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 Please find the email notification approving name xxx H1 for 1 year. Please note: Consulate notified (if applicable): CHENNAI I-94 # (if applicable): xxxxxxxx17 The Vermont Service Center has approved the following I-129 Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker that had been filed under the Premium Processing Service: Receipt Number: EACxxxxxxx6 Petitioner: xxx INC Beneficiary: xxx DOB: xx/xx/79 Classification: H1B Starting Validity Date: 10/xx/xx Ending Validity Date: 10/xx/xx Consulate notified (if applicable): CHENNAI I-94 # (if applicable): xxxxxxxx17 Hi, I recently got approval notice from USCIS for my H1 extension. In the email notification received from USCIS. It is mentioned Please note: Consulate notified (if applicable): CHENNAI I am not sure what it is, I asked my employer he says we need to wait for approval hard copy to know if my approval with change of status within US or not. My old I-94 is expired Sep 2010. Do I need to leave US and get visa stamped at Chennai? If I get I-94 attached with approval hard copy, do I need to still exit the country to get stamped? Can stamping be done in Canada or Mexico? What is the process for consulate notified? Please advice. Thank in advance. Link to comment
Attorney_13 Posted October 15, 2010 Report Share Posted October 15, 2010 One will need to wait to receive the actual approval notice from CIS to confirm if an I-94 card was issued and the change of status was approved. If no I-94 card is attached, then the change of status was not approved and one would have to depart the US and obtain an H1B visa from a US Consulate abroad. In addition, you may be accruing unlawful presence since the expiration of your last I-94 card if this approval was not issued with an I-94 card. In this case it is crucial to depart the US as soon as possible to avoid triggering any bars. Please consult directly with a qualified immigration attorney to discuss your case in detail and determine a customized course of action. Link to comment
aravul Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 Originally posted by Simha_2010: Please find the email notification approving name xxx H1 for 1 year. Please note: Consulate notified (if applicable): CHENNAI I-94 # (if applicable): xxxxxxxx17 The Vermont Service Center has approved the following I-129 Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker that had been filed under the Premium Processing Service: Receipt Number: EACxxxxxxx6 Petitioner: xxx INC Beneficiary: xxx DOB: xx/xx/79 Classification: H1B Starting Validity Date: 10/xx/xx Ending Validity Date: 10/xx/xx Consulate notified (if applicable): CHENNAI I-94 # (if applicable): xxxxxxxx17 Hi, I recently got approval notice from USCIS for my H1 extension. In the email notification received from USCIS. It is mentioned Please note: Consulate notified (if applicable): CHENNAI I am not sure what it is, I asked my employer he says we need to wait for approval hard copy to know if my approval with change of status within US or not. My old I-94 is expired Sep 2010. Do I need to leave US and get visa stamped at Chennai? If I get I-94 attached with approval hard copy, do I need to still exit the country to get stamped? Can stamping be done in Canada or Mexico? What is the process for consulate notified? Please advice. Thank in advance. Dear Simha, I just received an email today which is exactly like your email. I am waiting for the original approval letter but wanted to check with you to see if you got the I-94 card with the approval letter. Could you please let me know? I have been stressed out since morning! Thank you very much for your time! Link to comment
localhub Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 I am on the same page. I got the same email like this. My I-797 is approved but there is no I-94 attached on the approval notice. Link to comment
Harryvins Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 I am in a similar situation. My I797 is approved with consular processing. I had filed for H1B extension/transfer in June 2010. My I94 expired in August 2010. I just got the H1B approval yday with consular processing. Did you get your visa stamped in India? How was your experience? Thanks in advance! Link to comment
rsg2020 Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 Harryvins, I received email as follows for my H1B approval and waiting for hard copy to know whether I94 attached to it or not to go for consular processing - Consulate notified (if applicable): CHENNAI I-94 # (if applicable): xxxxxxx111 My understanding from your mail is that you have recived hard copy, without I94 attached to it, though you have received approval email as given above? Can you please confirm? Link to comment
rsg2020 Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 Additional information - My I94 expired in August 2010. Link to comment
bhgurra Posted February 24, 2011 Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 hello all. I just received a similar E-mail today. Plz post whether any of you received i797 A or I797 B. Did any of u leave the country and get visa stamped. How did it go.Plz share your info Link to comment
master01 Posted June 1, 2011 Report Share Posted June 1, 2011 Hi , I have the same situation. I see that all of you have this situation in Feb. I am in your steps now. Can you please let me know if we can go to Mexico or Canada for stamping or do we have to go to INDIA for it. If you have already got your stamping done, Can you please share your experience and Visa questions. I see lot of people with the same situation but no information on it. Thank You. Link to comment
Univemp Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 Hi all, I got a similar e-mail notification: Receipt Number: WACXXXXXXXXXX Petitioner: XX STATE UNIV Beneficiary: XXX XXX DOB: XX/XX/XX Classification: H1B Starting Validity Date: 08/25/11 Ending Validity Date: 06/30/14 Consulate notified (if applicable): PRAGUE I-94 # (if applicable): XXXXXXXXXXX Does this mean the I-94 will not be attached to the Original I-797 Approval notice? Link to comment
Univemp Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 All the Consulate notification e-mails mean only one thing: Its I-797B without I-94. i got mine today and will leave ASAP for visa stamping in India. I think the rest of you guys in a similar situation should do it like me. Don't go to other countries...it can be very risky and mess up any chances you may have. Link to comment
RaviR Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 I got mine like that,except consulate notified(Hyderabad). I got hard copy without I94. I left immediately bcoz i was out of status.I think you should do the same and get stamped only at the place they mentioned on the copy. Hope this helps. Gud luck ..... Link to comment
godblessme Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 Guys, Did you receive the email notifications from CSC or VSC? Thanks! Link to comment
godblessme Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 Hi Univemp Did you have an expired I-94 when you receievd the email notification on the consular process? Link to comment
Univemp Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 Hi godblessme, I did not have an expired I-94, however my H1B (extension) which was valid till January 2013 was revoked by my previous employer a couple of days before my present H1B application from my present employer was received by USCIS. This caused a loss in status. Fortunately my EB1A got approved and now I am adjusting status. Link to comment
lalatnayak Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 HI All I'm in a similar situation. I too received my H1B petition approval today. See below ************************************************************************************************************************************************************* The Vermont Service Center has approved the following I-129 Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker that had been filed under the Premium Processing Service: Receipt Number: EACXXXXXXXXXX Petitioner: DCR WORKFORCE INC Beneficiary: LALATENDU NAYAK DOB: XX/XX/XX Classification: H1B Starting Validity Date: 10/XX/11 Ending Validity Date: 10/XX/XX Consulate notified (if applicable): XXXXXXX I-94 # (if applicable): XXXXXXXXXXX ************************************************************************************************************************************************************* The approval EMail that was sent to the Attorney has an I-94 number (My Latest one) as well as the Consulate that has been notified. I'm bit confused. Usually an I-94 number is present only when the COS is approved, however given the fact that the Consulate notified field is not blank, causes me some worry. Has anyone been in a situation like me and still got COS approved? Please let me know. Please note that this was an L1B to H1B transfer and my latest L1B I-94 (The same number in the Approval Email) was expiring in November 2012 (next year). Is there any way to confirm? Do I need to wait till the actual petition copy arrives? Appreciate any response. Link to comment
lalatnayak Posted October 27, 2011 Report Share Posted October 27, 2011 Can anyone please respond? Link to comment
confused Posted November 5, 2011 Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 Hello lalatnayak or Anyone who faced the same Issue, Please let me know whether you have received I-94 copy attached along with the original I-797 notice. I believe you should have received your I-797 form by now. I am actually in same boat. I got my approval notice email on October 28th 2011, I am still waiting to receive the original I-797 form, I believe it is gonna take a week or so. Pls do let me know. Your quick reply is most appreciated. ******************************************************************************************************************** The Vermont Service Center has approved the following I-129 Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker that had been filed under the Premium Processing Service: Receipt Number: EACXXXXXXXXXX Petitioner: *********** Beneficiary: My Name DOB: XX/XX/XX Classification: H1B Starting Validity Date: 10/XX/XX Ending Validity Date: 10/XX/XX Consulate notified (if applicable): Chennai I-94 # (if applicable): XXXXXXXXXXX ********************************************************************************************************************************************** The approval EMail that was sent to the Attorney has an I-94 number as well as the Consulate that has been notified. I'm bit confused. Usually an I-94 number is present only when the COS is approved, however given the fact that the Consulate notified field is not blank, causes me some worry. Has anyone been in a situation like me and still got COS approved? Please let me know. Please take a little time of yours to clear my confusion. thanks in Advance Link to comment
scribble8 Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 Hi, I would like to know if the consulate is notified on I 797 as Hyderabad, Do I need to go to Hyderabad for stamping or Can I go to Chennai for stamping? Please advice. Thank you, Rita Link to comment
Univemp Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 You could go to Chennai for stamping...just make the appointment before you go is all. They will then have your details. Link to comment
Univemp Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 Hi All, When the USCIS notification says Consulate Notified, its positive that the Change of status has not been approved and you need to leave the country immediately and get visa stamping from abroad...I had similar notification, but then my EB1A got approved. So, i stayed back without job, filed AOS and now my GC got approved in 101 days. i also got EAD/AP in 63 days...but cases like mine are rare... Link to comment
rockyz1409 Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 HI, I'm in the same situation, My H1B visa was expired on SEP 18th 2011, My I-94 is expiring on Jan 18th 2012, As my visa extension was denied, my employer applied through consular processing. Now I have new H1B Extension (I-797B) approval notice which is valid from Jan 4th 2012 - Sep 18th 2014 without I-94 attached to it. I would like to know whether I can go to canada for visa stamping?? Please let me know ASAP. TIA...!!! Link to comment
caindian Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 I am also in similar kind of situation...Can any one please share their experience ? Any Risks or precautions ? I m working as FTE Link to comment
Shaunakonline Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 Huhh.. Come on guys... Somebody please reply: Did anybody get visa stamping done in India after receiving I797 with no I94 ? What extra documents did you carry? What are the questions asked by VO in such situations in Indian Consulate ? Approval / rejects / share your experiences ? Thanks ! Link to comment
alluri_a_varma Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 Guys, i am reopening the post to get views from everyone who has this experience. here's the situation my wife got a similar approval mail for COS from F2 to H1 her present I94 has D/S when entered US on F2 - i.e till the Duration of Status and I20 copy of her's was valid till 2015. Beneficiary: XXXX DOB: XX/XX/XXXX Classification: H1B Starting Validity Date: 02/01/13 Ending Validity Date: 09/30/15 Consulate notified (if applicable): CHENNAI I-94 # (if applicable): XXXXXXX So in this case , as she was having a valid I94 - Does she still need to go for restamping ? IF yes , can anyone of you please share your VISA experiance. Link to comment
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