Travelling to India via Dubai with Approved I-797 and Expired visa

[mbapro]

I am planning to travel to New Delhi via Dubai this holiday season as an Indian passport holder. Unfortunately, there is a 9 hour layover in Dubai and hence Emirates will provide me a hotel stay and visa. 

 

I have an approved I-797 but an expired visa. Does anyone know if approved I-797 along with expired visa “work" for getting accommodation through Emirates in Dubai? or will I be stranded inside the airport. I checked with the airlines and they seem to be clueless about i-797.

 

Regards,

[jairichi]

When Emirates is going to get you an UAE visa why are you worried about your US visa?

[permaudit]

You would have to apply for a UAE Visa through Emirates. I don't think they will get you one. Your US Visa is of no necessity for an outbound travel from the US.