Dear Friends
I need some advice on my situation
-My I-797 approval notice is valid until Nov 2006
-I sent my passport to St.Louis for visa revalidation
in Mar 2004 and got my visa stamped until Apr 2005.
-I travelled to India in Jun 2004. While entering the
U.S in Jul 2004, the INS officer stamped my I-94
expiration date as Jul 5, 2005 as my passport expires
on Jul 5, 2005.
-I have renewed my passport in Mar 2005.
-But my I-94 expired on Jul 5th, 2005.
My company lawyers said that I need to file a H1
extension but the chances of approval are very slim
and I have to travel to my home country ASAP. I am not
sure about what I should do. I am trying to see if the
situation can be rectified without me having to travel
outside the U.S. I am really worried and would very
much appreciate your opinion and advice on this issue.
I need some advice on my situation
-My I-797 approval notice is valid until Nov 2006
-I sent my passport to St.Louis for visa revalidation
in Mar 2004 and got my visa stamped until Apr 2005.
-I travelled to India in Jun 2004. While entering the
U.S in Jul 2004, the INS officer stamped my I-94
expiration date as Jul 5, 2005 as my passport expires
on Jul 5, 2005.
-I have renewed my passport in Mar 2005.
-But my I-94 expired on Jul 5th, 2005.
My company lawyers said that I need to file a H1
extension but the chances of approval are very slim
and I have to travel to my home country ASAP. I am not
sure about what I should do. I am trying to see if the
situation can be rectified without me having to travel
outside the U.S. I am really worried and would very
much appreciate your opinion and advice on this issue.