Revalidation at the Toronto Border post, Please help.

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SOME KUMAR

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I am planning on visiting India on first of May, but my passport has a valid H1-B visa on my former employer\'s name. I have transferred my employment and received a new I-797. My old visa expires on July 30, 2002 and I am planning on coming back to US on June 26, 2002. A few people I have talked with (including an immigration lawyer) said I should be alright. But I talked with the the INS at a port of entry (Major international airport), apparantly, they don\'t know that it is alright. According to him, I am supposed to get a new visa with the new employer\'s name on it. As I have more than 60 days on my previous visa I can\'t use the St. Louis revalidation, so I am planning on visiting Toronto Canada for revalidation of my H1-VISA. (I have two degrees from US and all my experiences are in US) I would really appreciate incites from you all. Thanks a lot in advance.
 
Lost I-797..need to go to india

I have lost my original I-797 H1B approval notice. Planning to visit India soon..its urgent. If I file for a duplicate notice,it may take upto 6 months.I also need to get the visa stamped in delhi. Is it possible or is there a way out?

I have been working with the company for the last 2 years and have all the W2\'s,salary slips and other valid documents.

Will appreciate any response or suggestions soon..Thanks!
 
Without a I797 original or duplicate it is nearly impossible.

Ask your lawyer to give a certified copy. You can call up the consulate and find whether they will accept the certified copy or not.
If you do not have any other avenue, you can file for H1 again with premium processing and get a new I797.
 
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