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Hi all,
Sorry if this has been posted before, but I wasn't able to find an exact search result.
My H1-B visa stamp expires today, while my I-94 is valid until Feb 2018. Meanwhile, my employer has filed for extension of status 45 days back (ofcourse, no premium processing), and they say it is expected to take 4-6 months to process. I have to make a 3 week trip to India leaving Jan 1 2018 for an important function. I take it that it would be a problem on re-entry.
If my visa manages to get approved while in India, is it easy to get the new visa stamped (to get an appointment)? I assume I only need to give my fingerprints and photo taken at VAC (no interview at Consulate). What are my options if my visa is still pending on re-entry?
I have an approved I-140 if that matters. And my old I-797 is valid till Feb 1 2018.
Thanks for any help!
Sorry if this has been posted before, but I wasn't able to find an exact search result.
My H1-B visa stamp expires today, while my I-94 is valid until Feb 2018. Meanwhile, my employer has filed for extension of status 45 days back (ofcourse, no premium processing), and they say it is expected to take 4-6 months to process. I have to make a 3 week trip to India leaving Jan 1 2018 for an important function. I take it that it would be a problem on re-entry.
If my visa manages to get approved while in India, is it easy to get the new visa stamped (to get an appointment)? I assume I only need to give my fingerprints and photo taken at VAC (no interview at Consulate). What are my options if my visa is still pending on re-entry?
I have an approved I-140 if that matters. And my old I-797 is valid till Feb 1 2018.
Thanks for any help!
