Please Help - Lost old H1 approval (I797)

Venkaty

Registered Users (C)
Hi all,

I was in the US for 5 years and moved back to India. I am planning to apply for a new H1 soon. I had 2 previous H1s from my previous company - but lost my previous H1 papers (I797).

Can anyone please let me know what I need to do. I have photo copies of all my previous H1 approvals.

* When I go for my visa stamping with the new h1 APPROVAL - do I need to produce original of my previous H1 approvals?

* WIll they accept photo copies of my old H1 approvals?

* Is there any way to get a duplcate copy from INS for my old H1 approvals?

Please help me as to what I need to do in this difficult situation.

Thanks.
 
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