Question related to Non-Immigrant Visa options?

[raj1973]

I have been working in USA with my employer.

I have L-1B visa stamped on 04-NOV-2006 valid until 03-NOV-2009.

My employer applied for H1B petition. I have H1B petition and change of status (COS) approved for the same employer.

Notice Date: 16-JULY-2008
Approval Notice
Class: H1B
Valid from 01-OCT-2008 to 01-SEPT-2011

Note: My H1B visa is NOT stamped in my passport.

I plan to visit India, what option I should be selecting when I apply for a Non-Immigrant Visa

>> Are you applying for the same class of visa which is currently valid or has expired within the past 12 months? Yes or No

Thank you in advance.
Raj

[shervin143]

You should answer NO.

One of the line item in the visa renewal criteria states "Applicants applying for a different visa class do NOT qualify for appointments in the visa renewal category."