I-94 Question

[jminu]

Hi All,
I came to the US on H4(valid this oct 2009). Changed status to H1 in Nov 2007 and have been working since then. My latest I797 has a I 94 expiry in Sept 2013.

Now I'm going to Indian on a vacation. Which I94 do I surrender.

Both the old one(expiry in Oct 2009) and new(expiry in Sept 2013)
or just the old one.

Thanks
M

[shervin143]

Return all I-94 that you have. Otherwise proper exit records will not be registered against those I-94s that you retain with you.

[jminu]

Thanks for you response.
I'm also going for H1 stamping during my India visit.
The latest I94 is on my latest I797 which I will take to the consulate for stamping.

Just a little concerned if i should tear off & hand over the I94 from the I797 which I will take for stamping

Is it ok to tear the I94 off the latest I797

Thanks
M

[abhayg4]

Hi OP,

As mentioned before by Shervin - you have to return ALL I-94's to airlines authority before you depart US.
Make sure that you return OLD + NEW I-94's to them even if they forget to take it. Its your rsponsibility.

YES- You need to tear off the RIGHT MOST BOTTOM PART of I797 which is your I-94 and return it
For Visa stamping - you just need the TOP MOST part (Original)

Thanks and Regards,
Abhay