going for stamping without wife's original I-797A

[sanam9696]

I got my H1 extension in Apr'05 and received I-797A (with I-94)..however for my wife I received I-797C only. While contacting lawyer, he did sent the I-797A for my wife; I never received it..might be lost during mail. My lawyer does have the copy of I-797A for my wife. I checked the USCIS website and it indicates that Case was approved.

I am going to initiate the process for obtaining duplicate I-797A; however I am not sure, if I would receive it before Oct'06. Hence I am exploring options.

I am planning for stamping(multiple entry) in Canada in Sep'06; We have to go to Canada before Oct'06 because our Canadian PR visa expires in OCt'06. Is it advisable to go for stamping with a copy of my wife's I-797A? is there any other alternative, if you don't have original I-797A?

Your help would relieve my stress a lot..
Thanks

 

[tusharvk]

for my H1b visa stamping in Toronto, passport, 797A and scotia bank receipt were collected at the first counter.
you might ask the consulate, nvars.com & your attorney whether an attorney-certified copy is acceptable in place of the original.
but you do not have to go for your visa stamping when visiting canada for your PR purposes; you can re-enter the US without problems if the visit is less than 30 days. This may not be an option for you depending on your nationality though.

not legal advice.

I got my H1 extension in Apr'05 and received I-797A (with I-94)..however for my wife I received I-797C only. While contacting lawyer, he did sent the I-797A for my wife; I never received it..might be lost during mail. My lawyer does have the copy of I-797A for my wife. I checked the USCIS website and it indicates that Case was approved.

I am going to initiate the process for obtaining duplicate I-797A; however I am not sure, if I would receive it before Oct'06. Hence I am exploring options.

I am planning for stamping(multiple entry) in Canada in Sep'06; We have to go to Canada before Oct'06 because our Canadian PR visa expires in OCt'06. Is it advisable to go for stamping with a copy of my wife's I-797A? is there any other alternative, if you don't have original I-797A?

Your help would relieve my stress a lot..
Thanks

 

[sanam9696]

Dear tusharvk,

I really appreciate your reply.

I am an Indian.

I have my original I-797A with me but for my wife, I received onlyI-797C (without I-94) and never received I-797A (lawyer did receive, but seems lost in transit, lawyer has the copy of it)

I request you to clarify couple of doubts:

I understand that, if we both go to Canada for PR and comeback within 30 days to US, even if we have expired visas on passport, am I right?
While entering what are the documents required for reentering?

In case, if we also apply for reentry in one of the US consulate in Canada, with my original I-797A and my wife's I-797C and a attested copy of I-797A and if for some reason (e.g. not having original I-797A), my wife doesn't get the stamp, can she still come back? let me know, if my question is not clear

Appreciate your help..

 

[dsugandhi]

Dear tusharvk,

I really appreciate your reply.

I am an Indian.

I have my original I-797A with me but for my wife, I received onlyI-797C (without I-94) and never received I-797A (lawyer did receive, but seems lost in transit, lawyer has the copy of it)

I request you to clarify couple of doubts:

I understand that, if we both go to Canada for PR and comeback within 30 days to US, even if we have expired visas on passport, am I right?
While entering what are the documents required for reentering?

In case, if we also apply for reentry in one of the US consulate in Canada, with my original I-797A and my wife's I-797C and a attested copy of I-797A and if for some reason (e.g. not having original I-797A), my wife doesn't get the stamp, can she still come back? let me know, if my question is not clear

Appreciate your help..

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