H1B renewal after old visa expiry

[aj_help]

Hi,

My old H1B expired in Sep 2007 but I have a new I-797 valid till April 2011. Till date, I have not got my new H1B stamped. While trying to schedule a visa renewal interview date on VFS, there is a clause about the visa having been expired for more than a year; which is true in my case. VFS does not say anything further about my eligibility to get visa renewed. Will I have any problem in getting my H1B visa renewed?

Any help in this matter is greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

[kabkaba]

Expired visa has nothing to do with your application eligibility or the result, select the option which applies to you. You don't even need stamping if your I-94 is valid and you are working. You need a visa stamp only if you are traveling.
What you need to prove is that you have a legitimate employer and a legitimate job.

[aj_help]

Thanks so much for your response. I would still like to mention that my old I94 has expired in oct 07. And the new I797 has the new I94 valid till apr 2011. I might be reiterating the same thing I mentioned before but I want to make sure I will not have any problems. Again your quick response is greatly appreciated.

[kabkaba]

Take the chill pill, you are fine.

[aj_help]

Thank you!