Procedure for H1 Extension

USA H1B Visa
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Hi Sir,

Please let me know the procedure of H1B visa extension.

  1. Do we need to go Consultate for interview to process stamping

  2. how much time it took to processs.

  3. Is the process different a) if h1b stamoing not done in last 3 years b) if stamping done earlier and now perttion expired and if am in residing in US

Thanks

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There are 2 parts of H-1B - petition and visa stamp. Here is the general process

  1. When the petition (797) expires or is about to expire in next 6 months, a new cap-exempt petition needs to be filed which will give you an extended 797. This needs to happens irrespective of whether you are inside US or not.

  2. If you are inside US, then (1) is accompanied with Extension of Status, which gives you an extended I-94 and allows you to stay and work inside US. Next time you travel outside of US, you will have to get a new visa stamp (see point 3).

  3. If you are outside US, then after (1) you need to appear for visa stamping. Once approved, you will receive a new visa stamp for the extended period.