DS-160 RECEIPT # TO USE

[solomon1977]

I am going for H1B Visa stamping in Chennai consulate first week of Dec. While I was filling the DS-160 form they have asked for the receipt number of my H1B approval. I have 2 approvals one is current and another one is in future.

My current H1B Visa is valid till 02/19/2012 – RECEIPT # EAC #########.

Future H1B Visa extension is valid from 02/20/2012 to 09/08/2012 – RECEIPT # EAC #########

Can you please let me know which receipt number I need to use when I fill the DS-160 form.

If I give the current receipt number which is valid till 02/19/2012 will USCIS give me visa stamping only till 02/19/2012 ? or if I give the future dated H1B visa receipt number then my visa will be valid only from 02/20/2012 so I will not be able to return in DEC 2011. Kindly advice.