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Is visa stamping required   Krish   12/10/2016 06:20 PM  

Hi,

I have valid visa till OCT 2018 through employer A.

Recently I changed my employer to B and got New I 797 valid till Feb 2018.

I am planning to go India on Jan 2017.

I need go visa stamping?

Thanks.

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Re: Is visa stamping required   Help   12/10/2016 10:02 PM  

yes.

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Re: Re: Is visa stamping required   Krish    12/10/2016 10:35 PM  

https://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/do-i-need-to-get-my-h1b-visa-stamped-again-if-i-ch-2037778.html

this post say stamping not required.

can you please tell me why i need go visa.

Thanks.

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Re: Re: Re: Is visa stamping required   Free advice   12/11/2016 12:25 PM  

If u attended interview in the last 12 months and had a valid stamp expiring no less than 12 months ago. You will be eligible for drop box. No interview meeded. If u got ur stamp outside India the. U have togo to interview. Either way u need to go stampong. Interview can be waived.

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Re: Re: Re: Is visa stamping required   Help   12/11/2016 01:00 PM  

This is from the USTravelDocs site which is I believe most authorized source than any forums.. here is answer to FAQ.. it clearly says In general, if you have a new petition with a different employer, you need to apply for a new visa. In certain situations (such as corporate restructuring), it may be possible to travel back with your current I-797 and visa. Further information can be found through the U.S. Customs and Border Protection

http://www.ustraveldocs.com/in/in-gen-faq.asp#qlistwork13

You can avail drop box facility since your stamp is valid given that you are reapplying same visa and at the same consulate. You need not appear for interview in that case.. Hope this helps..

You can also search drop box eligibility on the same site..

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Re: Re: Re: Is visa stamping required   Help   12/11/2016 01:00 PM  

This is from the USTravelDocs site which is I believe most authorized source than any forums.. here is answer to FAQ.. it clearly says In general, if you have a new petition with a different employer, you need to apply for a new visa. In certain situations (such as corporate restructuring), it may be possible to travel back with your current I-797 and visa. Further information can be found through the U.S. Customs and Border Protection

http://www.ustraveldocs.com/in/in-gen-faq.asp#qlistwork13

You can avail drop box facility since your stamp is valid given that you are reapplying same visa and at the same consulate. You need not appear for interview in that case.. Hope this helps..

You can also search drop box eligibility on the same site..

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Re: Re: Re: Re: Is visa stamping required   Krish   12/12/2016 10:29 AM  

Thanks for you reply.

I talked with my employer lawyer. she told that no need go for interview. you can show new 797 form.

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