i-94 dates

[peace4u]

hi,
How significant is the expiration date on the i-94?..

Let me describe a situation:
(1) - Working for Company A; visa and expiration date in Nov 2003 - stamped on visa

(2) - In july 2003 - new Company B applies for H1b, its approved, with an expiration date in Jan 2006, but never stamped

(3) - In Jan 2004 layoff happens, and the company B's details never got stamped onto the visa..

If such be the case, and then one finds a new job and h1b extension gets approved - with I-94 .. is it safe?.. what happens if its approved but with consular processing?..

Can someone please let me know how the 2 scenarios might proceed. The basic issue is that the visa does not have the stamping for step (2) while the person was working for company B

thanks much for your response..

 

[jaxen]

Yes if you get the new I94 then you are safe. If you dont get I94 you can go to the nearest Port of Entry and get the I94 stamped.
Not having the stamp is not an issue here.