Discussion:
Hi
I'm on my 7th year in US and it is valid till 12/31/2006 and i havent stamped it yet. As i have approved I-140 i got extension for 3 more years starting 01/01/2007 to 12/31/2009.
I'm going to India on November 24th and coming back on December 27th 2006I have an appointment for stamping my visa on December 11 @ chennai consulate.
Now the problem: Can i come to USA on December 27 if i stamp my new H1
(from Jan 1 07 thru 31 Dec 09) without stamping the current one(from Jan 1 2006 thru 31 Dec 06)? My friend says i cant. I'm confused.
Oh, i cant change the tickets or cancel the tickets bcoz the airline said that they couldnt change or cancel(no refund) the ticket. So i have no other option comking back December 27th 2006. I would be paying for one way tickets from India if i dont fly on December 27 2006.
Is there any way the consulate would give visa for both the papers?
I did the stupid thing by booking the tickets too early...
ANy suggestions?
Thanks
Answer:
I'm on my 7th year in US and it is valid till 12/31/2006 and i havent stamped it yet. As i have approved I-140 i got extension for 3 more years starting 01/01/2007 to 12/31/2009.
I'm going to India on November 24th and coming back on December 27th 2006I have an appointment for stamping my visa on December 11 @ chennai consulate.
Now the problem: Can i come to USA on December 27 if i stamp my new H1
(from Jan 1 07 thru 31 Dec 09) without stamping the current one(from Jan 1 2006 thru 31 Dec 06)? My friend says i cant. I'm confused.
---- Do you have a visa stamped on your Paasport valid till Dec 31, 06 then you can travel ot the US
---- Other option is if the US Consulate stamps a visa on your Passport from the date of your interview that will cover the month of dec.06
---- If there is no visa on your Passport, how do you expect to travel? Wit till the stamping is done on your Passport and then review your options
Subramanya
Answer:
I worote to chennai consulate and this is what i got .. i"m confusesd
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From: Chennai, NIV [mailto:ChennaiNIV@state.gov]
Sent: Friday, September 15, 2006 12:49 AM
Subject: RE: Enquiry

You can travel in this case after you get the visa.
Visa Information Unit
American Consulate General
220, Anna Salai
Chennai 600 006
India
Phone - 91-44-28574000/28574242
Fax - 91-44- 28112020
Website - http://chennai.usconsulate.gov
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Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2006 5:43 PM
To: Chennai, NIV
Subject: RE: Enquiry
Hi
Thanks for the information. But the new I797 is valid only from January 1 2007. Also, I don’t have the stamping for current year papers(from Jan 1 2006 to Dec 31 2006). Are you saying that I can travel to USA on Dec 27 2006 with the stamping valid only from Jan 1 2007?
Thanks
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From: Chennai, NIV [mailto:ChennaiNIV@state.gov]
Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2006 5:32 AM
Subject: RE: Enquiry

You can get the new I797 stamped provided the details on the appointment are the same.

Visa Information Unit
American Consulate General
220, Anna Salai
Chennai 600 006
India
Phone - 91-44-28574000/28574242
Fax - 91-44- 28112020
Website - http://chennai.usconsulate.gov
--------------------------------------------------------------------------Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2006 8:38 AM
To: Chennai, NIV
Subject: Enquiry
Hi

I'm on my 7th year in US and it is valid till 12/31/2006 and i haven’t stamped it yet. As i have approved I-140, i got extension for 3 more years starting 01/01/2007 to 12/31/2009.

I'm going to India on November 24th and coming back on December 27th 2006. I have an appointment for stamping my visa on December 11 @ chennai consulate.

Now the problem: Can i come to USA on December 27 if i stamp my new H1 (from Jan 1 07 thru 31 Dec 09) without stamping the current one(from Jan 1 2006 thru 31 Dec 06)?
I cannot post pone the trip as I need to be in the USA on December 27 for work purposes.
Is there a way that I can have both the papers stamped? If not, Should I use the current papers(from Jan 1 2006 thru 31 Dec 2006) for stamping?
Please Help.
Thanks
Answer:
I worote to chennai consulate and this is what i got .. i"m confusesd
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From: Chennai, NIV [mailto:ChennaiNIV@state.gov]
Sent: Friday, September 15, 2006 12:49 AM
Subject: RE: Enquiry

You can travel in this case after you get the visa.
Visa Information Unit
American Consulate General
220, Anna Salai
Chennai 600 006
India
Phone - 91-44-28574000/28574242
Fax - 91-44- 28112020
Website - http://chennai.usconsulate.gov
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Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2006 5:43 PM
To: Chennai, NIV
Subject: RE: Enquiry
Hi
Thanks for the information. But the new I797 is valid only from January 1 2007. Also, I don’t have the stamping for current year papers(from Jan 1 2006 to Dec 31 2006). Are you saying that I can travel to USA on Dec 27 2006 with the stamping valid only from Jan 1 2007?
---- I presume you have not read the post completely. I am copying below the post I made in reply to your post earlier. I never said nor interpreted that you can travel to US on Dec. 27 with your stamping valid from Jan 2007. Hope you understsnd. Read the next post in clarification of your note to the Chennai Consulate
Now the problem: Can i come to USA on December 27 if i stamp my new H1
(from Jan 1 07 thru 31 Dec 09) without stamping the current one(from Jan 1 2006 thru 31 Dec 06)? My friend says i cant. I'm confused.
---- Do you have a visa stamped on your Paasport valid till Dec 31, 06 then you can travel ot the US
---- Other option is if the US Consulate stamps a visa on your Passport from the date of your interview that will cover the month of dec.06
---- If there is no visa on your Passport, how do you expect to travel? Wit till the stamping is done on your Passport and then review your options
Subramanya
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From: Chennai, NIV [mailto:ChennaiNIV@state.gov]
Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2006 5:32 AM
Subject: RE: Enquiry

You can get the new I797 stamped provided the details on the appointment are the same.

Visa Information Unit
American Consulate General
220, Anna Salai
Chennai 600 006
India
Phone - 91-44-28574000/28574242
Fax - 91-44- 28112020
Website - http://chennai.usconsulate.gov
--------------------------------------------------------------------------Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2006 8:38 AM
To: Chennai, NIV
Subject: Enquiry
Hi

I'm on my 7th year in US and it is valid till 12/31/2006 and i haven’t stamped it yet. As i have approved I-140, i got extension for 3 more years starting 01/01/2007 to 12/31/2009.

I'm going to India on November 24th and coming back on December 27th 2006. I have an appointment for stamping my visa on December 11 @ chennai consulate.

Now the problem: Can i come to USA on December 27 if i stamp my new H1 (from Jan 1 07 thru 31 Dec 09) without stamping the current one(from Jan 1 2006 thru 31 Dec 06)?
I cannot post pone the trip as I need to be in the USA on December 27 for work purposes.
Is there a way that I can have both the papers stamped? If not, Should I use the current papers(from Jan 1 2006 thru 31 Dec 2006) for stamping?
Please Help.
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