An weird situation to apply for visa

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Hi,

My current I797A expires on 14/1/2012.So i applied for H1b extension as i am going to india in Sep 2011.

I got my H1b extension approved today. My issue is that,when i got the new approval they gave it from 15/1/2012 to Jan 14/1/2015.

So now i have two different I-797 approvals...which one should i submit for my Visa stamping. If anyone faced the same situation please do reply...thanks in advance

let me know if you need anymore details also

My questions are

1)WHich EAC should i give in DS-160 form

2)How many days visa will i get

3)Will there be issue for my stamping as i have two I-797

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Gurus or anyone who faced similar situation or have knowledge about it please reply...

Tnx in advance

[habeebulla]

This is not at all an issue and it's normal way USCIS does. I had this same situation once. Then I handed over both I-797s. My visa stamped until last day of second approval.

You provide 2nd approval # in the D-160

[h1buser880]

I'm also facing same situation bro..

I tried to give 2 receipt numbers in DS160 but its not accepting.

my old petition expiring in Feb 2012

I have new petition approved this week from feb 2012 - Feb 2015

And i'm going for stamping in Sep 2011.

Same problem.

[arjunmca]

Three Optioins to you.

1) Dont come to India and avoid stamping

2) Visit india and go back to US before your cureent visa expires

3) Go for stamping to Canada.

[makbar]

1) You should use the current I797 number since the other one is not valid yet

2)Its a definitely a risk and I am afraid they will issue it till 14/1/2012.

3)There shouldn't be any issues

I would recommend to go for stamping after the next I-797 takes effect if possible.

I am not an expert so dont take my word for it. I am just giving my opinion.

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Thank you for replies.

@hab999, thank you, spoke to my lawyer today he mentioned the same

@makbar...i have to go in sep to india. if i get stamping till 14/1/2012, is fine with me. as next time if i plan to go i will use the new I-797.

Work for Fulltime company. i am hoping shuld not have issues..