Discussion:
H1B stamping in chennai
  Hello,
My H1B VISA expired more thana year ago and my new H1B approved is valid till Jan 2004 . Can I go to India in OCTOBER and get my VISA stamped even though it is good only for 3 months or is it really risky to go to india at this time ?
Any reply is appreciated. Please reply.
Thanks.
Answer:
Re: H1B stamping in chennai
  If you had less than 1 year after h1 visa expiration you could have got a visa at Dept of state in the US. Now since you have crossed 1 year, you may not be eligible for drop box in India.
if you are planning to travel to India anyway, you should get an appointment for visa ASAP.
Answer:
Thanks for your reply! I do have an appointment for the 9th of Oct. I am concerned that I only have 3 more months on my visa and will they stamp it on my passport or do they require a visa that is valid for atleast the next 6 mths?
I have completed 4 years and need to get an extension for the next two years. My company is willing to do an extension for me but it will take a few months to get that and I need to go to India in Oct. So is this risky or will they stamp it for 3mts?
I can get a letter from my company that they are willing to do my extension if required.
please advice
Thanks.
Answer:
Hi scram,
I applied at Chennai for my h-1 back in 1999 when i had only 5 months left on my h-1 and i got it approved without any issues. i was worried about it being less than 6 months- but it worked but I guess it was pre-Sep 11th- so I really cant advise you one way or another.
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