Rejection on Revalidation of H1

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ShaliniChimang

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Hi

I had recently sent my passport for revalidation of H1. The I797 form has approval till Dec 2003. However, the state department has rejected my request and returned the passport and application back. Has this happened with any one else? What should I do next?
 
Additional processing

Yes it happened to me. THey mentioned that additional processing is required. I dont know why. I have attached both old and new passports. I have to go to India and get stamped. My INS Approval was till APril 2004.
 
I-797 notice of approval and I-797 employment petition

i want to submit my application for h1 revalidation. I need to submit both I-797 notice of approval and I-797 employment petition since my original I-94 has expired. but i cannot figure out what is the difference between the two. any help would be appreciated
 
Terminology ...

Manish,

The difference is that the I-797 is the INS Notice of Approval, while the INS Employment Petition is called I-129. You have to file the latter (I-129) with the INS, in order for them to send you the former (I-797). And when you send your Visa for revalidation, you will have to send in the original I-797 that you received from INS, and a duplicate copy of the I-129 that you had originaly filed with the INS.

Hope that helps - Prashant.
 
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