H1 extension questions

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sandy79

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Hi All,

I have a few questions regarding the extension of my H1

1. My current visa expires on November 14th 2006. Can I apply for an extension of H1 6 months prior to November i.e., on May 14th 2006?

2. If I apply for premium processing how long does it take to get the new approved I-797 in hand?

3. Can I go out of the country in June 2006 and re-enter without any problem in August 2006 (I have a valid visa till November 2006 from the current H1 and before I leave I am assuming that I would have got the new I-797 for the extension that will be applied in May 2006)

4. When I re-enter the US in August 2006 at the port of entry should the new 1-94 issued by the officer have a date of the current I-797 that is valid till November 2006 or the new approved I-797.

5. Also when I go out of the country in June 2006 should I had over the 1-94 that was stapled on my passport which I had received when I had landed in the US the last time or should I also hand over the 1-94 of the new approved I-797

I would really appreciate and be obliged if I could get any feedback.

Thanks and Regards,
Sandy.
 
sandy79 said:
Hi All,

I have a few questions regarding the extension of my H1

1. My current visa expires on November 14th 2006. Can I apply for an extension of H1 6 months prior to November i.e., on May 14th 2006?
------------------- Do you men VIsa sticker expires or I-94?? if your I-94 expires 14 November 2006 your employer can file H1 extension 6 months before expiry
2. If I apply for premium processing how long does it take to get the new approved I-797 in hand?
--------15-20 days
3. Can I go out of the country in June 2006 and re-enter without any problem in August 2006 (I have a valid visa till November 2006 from the current H1 and before I leave I am assuming that I would have got the new I-797 for the extension that will be applied in May 2006)
-------------------- if you want to be back in August then better file h1 extension when you are back, attach the copy of new I-94 with H1 Ext papers that you will get one you enter
4. When I re-enter the US in August 2006 at the port of entry should the new 1-94 issued by the officer have a date of the current I-797 that is valid till November 2006 or the new approved I-797.
----------- if you go out with out filing extension you will get I-94 till the validity of your visa stamp
5. Also when I go out of the country in June 2006 should I had over the 1-94 that was stapled on my passport which I had received when I had landed in the US the last time or should I also hand over the 1-94 of the new approved I-797
------------- staple all the I-94 and hand over to airline counter before you depart US (keep copy of each I-94 front and back for your future records)
I would really appreciate and be obliged if I could get any feedback.

Thanks and Regards,
Sandy.
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