H1B approved (I-797B) without I-94

[nagnir]

Hi,

I have been in US since May'05 on L1 Visa and I applied H1B visa on Feb'06. I travelled to india on May'06 and returned on June'06. H1B petitioin has been approved on Aug'06 and got approval notice (I-797B) without I-94.

1. Should I go to Visa Stamp before start work or Should I apply for COS?.

2. Any idea about I-797A and I-797B approval notice?

Clause from I-797B approval notice,

"if any of the workers are already in the U.S. the petitioner can file a new Form I-129 to seek to change or extend their status based on this petition"

"This approval of this visa petitioin does not in itself grant any immigratioin status and does not guarantee that the alien beneficiary will subsequently be found to be eligible for a vias, for admission to the united states or for an extension, change or adjustment of status".

Note: No where mentioned, i have to go out-of country and get stamp

your quick response is highly appriciated.

thanks...

[Aam]

Hi,

U need to get it stamped to get H1 status from L1. Otherwise u'll be in L1(if its not expired yet) till u get it stamped. I was in similar situation, so came to India to get it stamped.

Aam

[naseer561]

Hi,

U need to get it stamped to get H1 status from L1. Otherwise u'll be in L1(if its not expired yet) till u get it stamped. I was in similar situation, so came to India to get it stamped.

Aam

Hi Aam,
i have my previous employer i94 valid till 2017. i recently transferred my visa to new employer and i am working with new employer. now my i-797b got approved without i94. do i need to go back india? or can i stay till my recent i94 valid dates.

Thanks,
Naseer.