Jamshad Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 Hi, I am currently in F1 visa, EAD (STEM extension) valid till Dec 31, 2013. I travelled to India on March 30,2013 before my H1B application filing(I-129 and Change of status). My H1b was filed after I left to India in F1 status and the dates on my I-797A notice are: Receipt date: April 7, 2013. Approval Notice date: April 17, 2013 I returned back to US on May 14th in F1(EAD). Questions 1. Will my change of status be valid effective Oct 1, 2013. (OR) 2. Do I need to go for stamping before Oct 1,2013 to maintain a valid status in the US. 3. I got the I-797A Notice of Action with my old I-94# on it. However, I got a new I -94 when I returned back to US on May 14th. Will that be an issue? 4. My employer forwarded me the I-797A notice and my H1b is issued for 3 years starting Oct 1, 2013. But, the online USCIS case status is still in ACCEPTANCE stage. Not updated yet. Will that be an issue? Please reply me ASAP as I have few more months to decide on leaving the US to either INDIA/CANADA for stamping. Thanks. Link to comment
pontevecchio Posted May 25, 2013 Report Share Posted May 25, 2013 You should talk to the employer about this matter. In any case you need to get a H1 visa before you start in H1 status based on your facts. Link to comment
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