H1B Extension

[gurucharan.g]

Hi,

 

I have my valid I797 till March 2016 ( earlier stamped visa expired in 2014 Sep ). My employer filed my extension last week in premium processing. Got the receipt number and is in pending decision status.

 

I need to go to India in Dec 1st week. I am expecting a decision before that. I will go get the stamping done with the new I797 if approved. What to do if its an RFE?

 

Can I go to India on the old I797 ( which was valid till March 2016) and get the stamping done on it? Is it okay to travel ?

 

Please advise.

 

Regards,

Guru.

[jairichi]

Yes, it is fine.

[gurucharan.g]

Thanks, will they give the visa for just 2 months ( validity of the earlier I797 ). Is there not going to be any issue?

[jairichi]

Thanks, will they give the visa for just 2 months ( validity of the earlier I797 ). Is there not going to be any issue?

Yes, you might get only 2 months valid visa. No issue at all. Carry your H1B extension receipt notice.

[Nix3211]

I was given visa for just 4 and half months.

[gurucharan.g]

Thanks again! What will happen to the pending extension? Can I travel when it is under processing?

[jairichi]

Thanks again! What will happen to the pending extension? Can I travel when it is under processing?

Yes, that extension petition will be processed.