H1B Stamping Question...need help

[mk1981]

Hi
My visa stamp expires in August(got stamped in ottawa in 2006). how early i can go again to canada before my stamp expires? I'm planning to go to india in august, i don't know how safe it is to get stamped in chennai. I did my master in US and got stamped in 2006 and took fulltime with american client in 2007, having H1b till 2010.
can someone please advice about my issue. i heard there is PIMS verification as part of stamping? can i attend stamping before 60 days of expiry?

Thanks in Advance

Regards
MK

[txh1b]

Sure you can attend for a visa 60 days before expiry. PMIS check takes hardly 2-4 days and if your extension came in recently, it is autopopulated into PMIS. Only older petitions are not in PMIS and result in delays of less than a week.

[mk1981]

Hi txh1b

Thanks for the reply. I got my new H1B in 2007 July(when i transfered to new employer). How can i check if my H1B is in PIMS database for ottawa consulate.

Thanks
MK

[txh1b]

The database is the same for all consulates. Once you book an appointment, you can email your appointment confirmation and I797 scanned copy and some consulates verify the details.

[mk1981]

Thanks for the reply txh1b.
do you know what is the procedure for Ottawa consulate for PIMS validation. any information will be helpful.

Thanks
MK

[txh1b]

I am not sure. From what I have read on the forums, people email them a copy of the petition and the appointment letter. The address can be found on their website or from Nvars.