Query on H1 petition

[hari1177]

Hi,
In 2007 I got H1 approval and got Visa, but after that I have deicded to come on L1 and did the process. I got L1B approval and in my passport they did cancel my H1 visa stamp.
My query is, my H1 petition is still valid? If the visa get cancel also?
As per H1 petition, it's valid still Sep 2010. but is there any relation to Stamping and petition.

Please answer.....Thanks

[shervin143]

Petition remains valid until the expiry date. In order to travel in H1B, you need to get the visa stamped again.

[hari1177]

Petition remains valid until the expiry date. In order to travel in H1B, you need to get the visa stamped again.

If I am in US already, can I use the valid petition without stamping?

[shervin143]

Yes. But your H1B employer should file a COS from L1 to H1B and the COS should get approved for you to start working on the H1B status.