L1 Extension approved! how to proceed

[shetzy]

HI,
My L1A visa will be expired on August 2, 2019, and I already received approval on my I-129 for additional 2 years. I understand that I must go out of the US in order to get my new visa stamped in my passport.
Questions:
- Does the approval allow me automatically to stay in the US for another 2 years, or should I stamp my passport first in order to have this additional 2 years?
- I'm trying to understand how the appointments in the consulates is done. Do I need to complete the DS160 form? or is there other form?
- Is there additional interview?

Thanks a lot!

[Libra_14]

- Does the approval allow me automatically to stay in the US for another 2 years, or should I stamp my passport first in order to have this additional 2 years?

Along with your approval notice (I797) you must have received your new I94 with a date of 2 years. You really do not need a new visa, if you are not planning to travel outside USA. You have a renewed status now & you can stay until your new I797/I94 date without visa.

- I'm trying to understand how the appointments in the consulates is done. Do I need to complete the DS160 form? or is there other form?

Its the same process as you did initially for your earlier visa. DS160, visa fee, appointment, OFC & interview.
Another way is to opt for dropbox (Interview waiver program), if you are eligible.

- Is there additional interview?

Depends, which route you choose.

[shetzy]

Thank you Libra_14