H-1 B Extension - Can I travel with old valid Visa Stamp

[H1ExtI94]

Can I travel to India with my approved H-1 extension and come back to USA with the previous valid Visa. Or Do I need to get

to go for visa stamping for my new H-1 Extension even though my old visa is valid.

[luck2u]

No need to attend for visa interview if your existing visa is valid even though you don't work for that employer. Make sure you carry new I-797 in return so that you can inform in Port of Entry so that you will be issued new I-94 as per new I-797 validity.

[H1ExtI94]

Thanks for the reply Luck2u . I have another question. Can I travel when my H-1 Extension is in processing and not yet approved. I am planning to apply in premium processing which has a 15 day response. But, incase if I get any RFE it may take longer . Please advise.

[MayEB2I]

I know someone who got H1 extension approved, travelled to India, got stamped and retuned to US (while H1 transfer to another company was in process). But this was in 2007.