H1 - Form I 824

[bhumika_d]

I had applied for H1 in April and didnot get any result. Now the immigration officer in California service center said that it was approved in May. But my company didnot receive it and also the web site was not updated so I have to file Form I 824.
Please advice me what should I do so that my H1 comes fast as I need to go to Canada in October end. Also once I leave USA I cannot enter as my Visa stamp is expiring on 9th Sept 2005.
Is there any way of filling I 824 in premium.

 

[ckichannagari]

Lost the I-787 notice of approval

Even I am in the same boat. My H1B visa expires in Nov/2005 and I need to go to india in couple of months. I have lost my original approval of notice.
Can any body please mention how long would it generally take to get a duplicate of approval notice ?
Also, since I-824 is the channel to go for obtaining a duplicate approval, will it be possible to get a visa stamping with out the original approval and with a receipt of the I-824 and proper documentation from the company?