Query on re-issue of I-94...URGENT

[pro10]

hi friends following is my situation:

1> Came to US on H1B in Feb2011 on Company A sponsorship but lost my job in June.

2> Got offer from company B, in July2011 and company B has filed for my H1 transfer as consular process since I was OOS for about a month.

3> Now my new I-797 has come without I-94 as expected and I have been told by company B attorney that all I have to do is a turn-around i.e go out of the country and immediately get in again where I will be issued a new I-94 based on company B I-797.

However I have the following questions:-

q1> Don't I need to get my visa re-stamped again at any consulate? since my current Visa has company A name on it.

q2> Can I simply cross the border at mexico side by foot and re-enter US with my OLD VISA & NEW I-797 ( i.e Visa from company A & I-797 from company B ) and get a new I-94 issued with company B name on it.

q3> What are the chances that I wont be allowed to enter back to US??

q4> Can my family accompany me in this process?

I would really appreciate if anybody can answer my queries at their earliest.

Thanks

[pontevecchio]

1. No

2. Yes if you stick to the truth and INSIST on a new I94. This will work in Tijuana.

3. That is dependent on your Employers credibility. I would say you will be allowed back.

4. Yes.

Would you now explain why you have not asked the Lawyer these specific questions?

[mahimanch5]

Hi Pro10,

Could you please let me know if you got your new I-94 by just crossing the border at Mexico and enter the US thru POE. I'm also in the same situation

[mahimanch5]

Hi Pro10,

If you got your I-94 by just crossing the border at Mexico, which border POE did you enter the US? What are the questions that the CBP office asked you. Can you please kindly let me know in detail, Im also in the same situation.

[Arvindkv]

Hi Pro10,mahimanch5

Can you guys update what happened with your status,Did you guys went to mexico and got new I-94,If so how was the situation there and what questions did they ask,Is it trouble going out to mexico and come back with new I-94.Please update me,If any one of you can give your contact number would really be appreciated.

I am in similar kind of situation and need to get new I-94 soon.

So any kind of suggestions would be appreciated.