I-94 expiry issued at POE. I-797 date ? or Visa Stamp date?

kashyap_perla · October 27, 2021, 1:17am

Hi, I have H1B Visa Stamp(with old employer) valid till Aug 2022 and I-797(with new employer) valid till May 2023. If I want to Visit India and return without going for dropbox appointment, What would be the expiration for I-94 which will be issued at the Port of entry ? Will it be Aug 2022 or May 2023 ?

Kalpesh_Dalwadi · October 27, 2021, 5:40am

CBP will issue I94 till the validity of your current I797 provided your passport is valid beyond May 2023.

kashyap_perla · October 27, 2021, 5:55am

Thanks Kalpesh. So, my current Visa stamp expiry doesn’t matter then !!

Kalpesh_Dalwadi · October 27, 2021, 10:20pm

No. Visa is only a travel document. Your status in the US is governed by I-94.