H1B Renewal without Old I-797?

[melainajacobs@gmail.com]

Hi All - I have my H1B visa stamped in Oct 2006 and i have the Visa Stamping having the Petition Number, But i lost my Old Petition Copy from Employer.

Whether Old Petition Copy is Needed for Applying H1B Visa under cap exempt? or the Visa Copy with the petiion number should be fine?

Thanks

[gcseeker547]

Ask your employer to request a duplicate copy from USCIS it won't take more than 15 days. if you have an old petition PDF copy that is enough to request an extension.