H-1 Visa renewal

[karma]

Hi,

My H-1 visa on my passport has expired and I got the H-1 extension. I am visiting India this month and would like to get the visa renewal in India. My current employer is same as the one on my current visa stamp.

1. Is there a comprehensive list of documents required somewhere on the web?

2. I think my I-94 will be taken when I leave USA. Do I need to provide I-94 when I apply for renewal in India?

3. I have read somewhere on the web that I need to provide the pictures of my current office building. Is this true?

4. Finally how long will it take if I use the drop box facility in India?

thanks all for your time.

karma

 

[jaxen]

check out ttsvisas.com

that has the comprehensive list of documents.
1. U can also find the individual US consulates in the web.

2. No need. the H1 approval will have a new I94 too. you can hand over this while going out too.

3. If your company is big enough that might not be necessary. Also not required if you are revalidating.

4. See the web sites. Depending on how far you are from the consulate - 3 - 10 days.

U are not required to get a revalidation stamp in the passport (unless you live among sceptics or you are planning to get married and bring your spouse) per AC21 .
However I would personally recommend getting the stamp.