Rami Singh
Dec 18, 2021
I-129 L1-B extension approved!
After changing my petition to premium and my L1-B extension case was approved in 9 days. the case status states approval notice has been sent.
My visa stamp expry is May 2023 so I’m saved from the hassle of going to an embassy,
I assume, I’d need the I-797 form to travel, more specifically, is this form required to depart the US, assuming only for entry back in the US correct?
Anyone made a trip out asap after visa extension, is having the approval notice necessary? I’m already considering having this mailed to me whilst I’m in the UK just to cover everything.
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uby oneDec 18, 2021
you need to book the appointment to American consul or embassy to have the new stamp on your passport before entering back to USA
Rami SinghDec 18, 2021
But my current vusa stamp expiry is till May 2023.
Rami SinghDec 18, 2021
I also asked the lawyers and they said my current vusa will be valid as it’s an extension. i believe I just need I-797 form.
uby oneDec 18, 2021
if you visa stands till 2023 why ave you extended the L1B?
when it happens to me I had to show the strap aligned to the 797 form at port of entrance ….
Rami SinghDec 18, 2021
it’s kinf of complicated, the blanket visa expired and they did an individual petition for extension.
CG 7Dec 18, 2021
is you I94 valid? unfortunately mine had expired and I also got approval for an L1 extension, however, after I got the approval notice it said I would need to go to an embassy as my I94 had been expired for 8 months. They would not extend in country even though I had been authorised unde EAD.
Rami SinghDec 18, 2021
my i-94 expired back in May when my visa expired, an extension was filed before it expired. This gave me 240 days work authorisation. the i-94 record typically permits you in the US for a year and resets when you exit and re-enter the US.
I’d be surprised if I jave to go to the embassy with a valid visa stamp javing a May 2023 expiry.
the only annoying thing is potentially needing to show tue i-797 approval notice whoch I’m probably gping to need to show when re-entering the US.
CG 7Dec 18, 2021
Yes, you will need the hard copies. unfortunately they approve my L1 but did not take into account I could not fly home to extend my appointment - flights and appointment cancelled.
Rami SinghDec 18, 2021
i’m planning to have my I-797 mailed over to me, since I’d need it for re-entry.. it’s actually pretty ridiculous that US immigration still needs a paper form to prove what they should already know, all records must be in a computer database, unless I’m mistaken.
eric clarkDec 20, 2021
any rfe?
Rami SinghDec 20, 2021
No RFE, got an approved decision after 9 days from the receipt of the premium filing.
MCS SJan 20, 2022
how long did it take to receive the approval notice in the mail?
