LOST I797- Travel with Soft Copy

USA H1B Visa
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Hi,

I have a Valid H1B, Planning to travel to US next month. But i lost my I797 Original. Can i travel with I797 Soft Copy? Will there be any issue at POE? How long will it take to get duplicate I797? I heard duplicate I797 will take couple of months, but i need to travel next month. Please help .

2

I think it should be ok. They can look-up in their system to confirm that it is the real 797.

3

I am visiting US for the first time. Should it be fine to go with a soft copy. I have read somewhere Original I797 is mandatory at POE.

4

You can confirm w/ your attorney about it as well. But IMO, having a copy is fine as they can always look it up in their system to validate it.

5

Thanks for the advice Saurabh

6

Hi Krish

Were you able to travel to us on soft copy?

I am in the same situation.

Thanks

Umesh

7

I found my original 797 before i travel.

8

Hello Umesh,

Now I am in the same situation.
Is it possible to travel using the soft copy?

Thanks

9

Hi Vadiraj,

I found my I797 before travelling.

Thanks,
Umesh