I797 paper copy not required for interview. Only receipt number printed on I129

[vivekrautela]

Hi,

I've a question. I am in India and my company in US applied for the transfer of H1B Visa under premium. After they applied I got the Receipt Notice copy which says Form I797C Notice of Action. Attached the same for your ref.

Today I got the scanned copy of the I197 approved notice but they have to send the original to India from US.

When I checked the list of document's required they said at the time of interview they need " The receipt number printed on your approved I-129 petition. Paper copies of the I-797 are not required at the interview."

But I am not sure which document is approved I-129 petition. Is the the receipt notice that I received or it's a different document that I need to request to my employer.

Attached the screenshot of the Receipt Notice document that I received.

Appreciate if someone give some quick response. It will help to book the appointment.

Regards
Vivek

[raghvi]

Hi,

I've a question. I am in India and my company in US applied for the transfer of H1B Visa under premium. After they applied I got the Receipt Notice copy which says Form I797C Notice of Action. Attached the same for your ref.

Today I got the scanned copy of the I197 approved notice but they have to send the original to India from US.

When I checked the list of document's required they said at the time of interview they need " The receipt number printed on your approved I-129 petition. Paper copies of the I-797 are not required at the interview."

But I am not sure which document is approved I-129 petition. Is the the receipt notice that I received or it's a different document that I need to request to my employer.

Attached the screenshot of the Receipt Notice document that I received.

Appreciate if someone give some quick response. It will help to book the appointment.

Regards
Vivek

You need the I797A or B.

This is my opinion not legal advice.

[vivekrautela]

You need the I797A or B.

This is my opinion not legal advice.

I've the I797B but I only have the scanned copy and not the original copy. The original will take 7-10 days via post. Can I go for the appointment with scanned copy?

Vivek