H1b: h4 question on travel to Mexico and re-enter using AVR

[ch2004]

Hi,

 

** Have expired H1 visa on Passport(Company A)

** Have approved H1 Extension I-797 till Aug 2014(Company B)

 

I am planning to go Cancun, Mexico for a vacation of 3 weeks Nov 28 - Dec 18 with family. I learned about the AVR process after reading the websites. I got my tourist mexico stamped from MX consulate and planning to re-enter using AVR process.

 

1. I have a question on the AVR applicability while re-entering US. Are there any issues if I have expired visa from Company A and the extension from Company B while re-entering using AVR ? Note: The reason for this question is that at the port of entry I noticed in the forum that the CBP officer is checking whether working for the same company or not.

 

2. Any issues while entering with my spouse on H4(same scenario expired visa stamped and have valid I-797 till Aug 2014) ?

 

 

Can anyone please advise, this helps a lot. Thanks in advance.

 

Thanks,

KCH

[Tjgarla]

I guess you need to get your stamping done if you have an expired US VISA . You need to get the stamping done in the US consulate with your current i-797. I recommend you going to Merida consulate.

[JoeF]

No need to do stamping if you are using AVR.

Just make sure you have all documents with you, like a copy of the approved H1 petition from company B.

[Tjgarla]

Yes you can use the avr. I guess u can travel back with the valid i797 . Doesn't matter which company visa is expired