Traveling on old H1B visa and new I-797

[radhaa]

Hi All,

My current H1B is valid until Jan 1,2012. My H1B extension for 7th year has already been filed and plan to convert it to premium processing. I plan to travel only after getting my extension approval.

I plan to travel sometime in late November and return around Dec 15th. Since my current H1B visa stamping is valid until Jan 1,2012 can I return without going for stamping and use the extended H1B 797 to get the new date in I-94 ?

I would appreciate your feedback .

Thanks!

[pontevecchio]

Yes. You can.