received I-797b instead of I-797a

[sirish79]

Hi Friends,

I have a problem here. I came to US on F1 Visa and finished my Masters here. I have applied for change of status from F1 to H1. And I also got the H1 B approval notice from INS. But instead of getting I 797a, I got I 797b approval form(I dont know if it is an INS mistake or my Lawyers mistake while applying for change of status).
I heard that I 797b form is received only if you apply from outside US.

Now I am planning to go to canada for stamping. Will that be a problem???

I would really appriciate any help...

Thanks,

Sirish.

[srinni]

Hi Friends,

I have a problem here. I came to US on F1 Visa and finished my Masters here. I have applied for change of status from F1 to H1. And I also got the H1 B approval notice from INS. But instead of getting I 797a, I got I 797b approval form(I dont know if it is an INS mistake or my Lawyers mistake while applying for change of status).
I heard that I 797b form is received only if you apply from outside US.

Now I am planning to go to canada for stamping. Will that be a problem???

I would really appriciate any help...

Thanks,

Sirish.

Hi Sirish,

Talk to your attoney who filed your case with INS....Probably there mightbe a way............Good Luck

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Srinni
Not a Legal Consultant

[rahulkn]

please help

Hi Sirish or anyone,
I have the same situation here.

I received an I-797B instead of an I-797A. This is because of mistake done by my employer when filing my H1. I finished my Masters in USA and was on OPT. My H1 started from October and I did not realize that I was having the wrong document until recently.
Also my I-94 has F1 as 'Duration of Stay' which I'm done with.
My I-797 listed Chennai as the consulate.
I am not sure how to proceed further.

Am I out of status now?
Do I need to go back to Chennai to get my visa stamping?
or Can I go to Canada or Mexico?
Also is there any way where I can resolve this issue without leaving the US?

Please help me. Any kind of advise is highly appreciated.
Thanks,
Rahul.

[karanamkarthik]

same problem

Hi Rahul...

I m having the same problem.... are u solved with it ....please let me know... if possible give me ur number.....
I have received form 797B instead of 797A.... is it a huge problem ???? i m totally lost....
Awaiting your reply at the earliest....

Karthik....

[txh1b]

Is there a GAP between your current status and H1b start date?

[raj333]

Sorry for posting on old thread, I have same situation now and need help

Hi All,

I am in the same situation now, got I-797B. Can you let me know how you guys solved urs?

1. Should I go for stamping in India(Consulate mentioned in I-797b is chennai)?
2. Can I go to Canada?
3. Should I go for amendment to get change of status?


Please help.

Thanks
Raj.

[babumahesh]

Raj

Hey Raj,

I got the same situation.My H-1B is approved but, my COS is not,I exactly have the same questions in my mind like you have.Could you email me your number or any contact details to [email protected] .Looking forward for your reply.

Thanks
MB

Hi All,

I am in the same situation now, got I-797B. Can you let me know how you guys solved urs?

1. Should I go for stamping in India(Consulate mentioned in I-797b is chennai)?
2. Can I go to Canada?
3. Should I go for amendment to get change of status?


Please help.

Thanks
Raj.

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Karthik,

I have the same issue of COS not being approved.By this you might have resolved it and I know its long time back...could you please reply me back on this.Your suggestion is very important and I dont have much time left to sort out on this.Looking forward for your reply.

Thanks

Hi Rahul...

I m having the same problem.... are u solved with it ....please let me know... if possible give me ur number.....
I have received form 797B instead of 797A.... is it a huge problem ???? i m totally lost....
Awaiting your reply at the earliest....

Karthik....