Can I withdraw 221g received while stamping for H1-B extension & still travel to US

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Hi All,

Please help me with the below situation:

*Background:*
On 24-Feb-2016 I had submitted my passport through dropbox in Visa
application center in New Delhi for extension of my H1-B visa. After 4 days
I received 221g asking for supporting documents. Later on 8-Mar-2016, I had
submitted all the required documents at the same VAC location.

*My Current Situation:*
1. Since my visa stamping process has been delayed, my client's business is
suffering because of my unavailability in USA.
2. I have a valid H1-B stamping on my passport which expires on 15-Sept-2016.
3. I have a new approved i797 valid till 28-Feb-2017.

*My Question:*
Considering the delay in the 221g approval and the loss that my client is bearing due to my absence, I would like to travel to USA at the earliest.
So please let me know if I can request the withdrawal of my visa stamping application? And if yes, is it fine to travel to US on my current valid
visa stamping(valid till 15-Sept-2016) along with my new i797(valid till 28-Feb-2017) ? Can I face any issues at the port of entry?
Any response will be highly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

[raghvi]

Hi All,

Please help me with the below situation:

*Background:*
On 24-Feb-2016 I had submitted my passport through dropbox in Visa
application center in New Delhi for extension of my H1-B visa. After 4 days
I received 221g asking for supporting documents. Later on 8-Mar-2016, I had
submitted all the required documents at the same VAC location.

*My Current Situation:*
1. Since my visa stamping process has been delayed, my client's business is
suffering because of my unavailability in USA.
2. I have a valid H1-B stamping on my passport which expires on 15-Sept-2016.
3. I have a new approved i797 valid till 28-Feb-2017.

*My Question:*
Considering the delay in the 221g approval and the loss that my client is bearing due to my absence, I would like to travel to USA at the earliest.
So please let me know if I can request the withdrawal of my visa stamping application? And if yes, is it fine to travel to US on my current valid
visa stamping(valid till 15-Sept-2016) along with my new i797(valid till 28-Feb-2017) ? Can I face any issues at the port of entry?
Any response will be highly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Yes, you can request for withdrawal. You may be questioned at the POE. In any case, its highly unlikely that you would be given an I-94 till 28-Feb-2017.

This is my opinion not legal advice.