h1b visa stamping before it expires

[pari205]

Hi,

I am currently in US on h1b. my h1b visa is getting expired on feb 2012. I have already got my extension papers which is valid till 2013 feb. I am travelling to India for vacation, will be returing back dec 2010 before my initia visa expires. Can I go for Visa stamping while I am in India because my visa is stil valid during that period even when I travel back?
I am not sure if I can go for visa stamping as I already got my h1b extension approved papers?

Please advise.

Thanks
Pari

[shervin143]

Yes, you can go for stamping based on the extended petition. However, it is not necessary to get the visa stamped. You can re-enter back with the existing visa. By showing the latest approval notice, you will get the I-94 until the extended petition expiry date.