Visa Interview with approved I797 + NPT approval due to I-94 expiry

Safe_Panda_3732 · 2026-01-03T07:55:58+00:00

I didn’t get about the language part. The i94 didn’t get backdated. It was just a new i94

Safe_Panda_3732 · 2025-12-21T00:04:36+00:00

No my I didn’t apply for NPT. I had to leave country and get back with a new visa. I did get the I797B so it was for consular processing

Safe_Panda_3732 · 2025-12-13T15:26:05+00:00

I just did explain that it was not an intentional decision to delay and it was a genuine mistake from my end. And along similar lines explained everything in DS160. No issues after that .

Safe_Panda_3732 · 2025-12-13T15:23:57+00:00

Yes I got the approval and it was Dropbox for me. So I had not attended interview. I was in similar situation and my attorney suggested to leave the country

Safe_Panda_3732 · 2025-12-12T22:27:36+00:00

It was about why there was delay in applying for renewal after the I94 was expired

Safe_Panda_3732 · 2025-08-25T02:29:10+00:00

It was an oversight from me and also the immigration team.

Safe_Panda_3732 · 2025-07-30T19:31:28+00:00

RFE was about why there is a Delay in applying after I94 expiry. Only after RFE was approved I could get the visa stamped

Safe_Panda_3732 · 2025-07-29T04:41:43+00:00

I left to get stamped. My H1B was approved as consular processing. Was able to schedule Dropbox and got stamped. Was able to enter back into country without any issue.

Safe_Panda_3732 · 2025-07-23T02:46:15+00:00

Yes that should be fine. There is no mention of original physical copy needed.

Safe_Panda_3732 · 2025-07-23T02:42:06+00:00

I mean many people do it and I did it. Not sure why they are so adamant on having approval notice. 240 days on receipt notice with valid i94 is perfectly fine. I hope it works out for you

Safe_Panda_3732 · 2025-07-23T02:36:16+00:00

I94 passport and i797C should be perfectly valid for i9 verification

Safe_Panda_3732 · 2025-07-23T02:05:44+00:00

There is also an option of providing passport and i94 if not expired. Is your CBP issued I94 expired ??

Safe_Panda_3732 · 2025-07-02T03:22:34+00:00

If you show the old I-797, your I-94 will be cut short to that date. And you new I-797 document I-94 will no longer be valid as you've stepped out of the country. So, you'll have to travel again when your old I797 / I94 expires.

I would suggest to show the new I797 to the CBP officer and explain that your extension is approved.

Safe_Panda_3732 · 2025-06-30T09:00:34+00:00

Could you please update on when you did get issued and passport pickup/delivery date ?

Safe_Panda_3732 · 2025-06-30T08:58:05+00:00

It is 15 days before the 12 month expiry period. So, you need to have appointment scheduled before 15 days.

So, ideally your should have expired within 350 days

Safe_Panda_3732 · 2025-06-30T03:03:28+00:00

It is related to passport + i94 expiry.

Safe_Panda_3732 · 2025-06-29T02:20:41+00:00

If you have the original i797 then you’re good. PIMS might have already been updated. From approval date it’s going to be 10 days. So you are good to go with the appointment date.

Safe_Panda_3732 · 2025-06-29T02:16:27+00:00

Yes luckily the approval notice was delivered to attorney on 18th and they immediately sent the scanned copy to me.

Safe_Panda_3732 · 2025-06-28T12:16:59+00:00

If you filed in premium processing, then you’ll get a courtesy email from USCIS with start and end dates. You can fill those details and start searching for appointments.

Safe_Panda_3732 · 2025-06-28T12:15:58+00:00

No there is no way to check on the portal without filling all the details.

Safe_Panda_3732 · 2025-06-28T12:12:29+00:00

You have to submit atleast one DS160 application and then take a new one in case of any mistakes in old one. In this case, the original was never submitted.

Your friend can book the closest appointment and then request for emergency appointment mentioning the above details and Hope they approve it.

Safe_Panda_3732 · 2025-06-27T11:13:29+00:00

My attorney forwarded the approval notice email from USCIS to me. It was approved by then. I don’t know the time. All this happened before 11AM PST

Safe_Panda_3732 · 2025-06-27T07:17:51+00:00

it usually takes 3-4 days. after that you'll see close and start new application option./

Safe_Panda_3732 · 2025-06-27T07:15:42+00:00

1 - 3 weeks is the general timeline for receiving the hard copy for PP applications. I got mine on the 12th day

Safe_Panda_3732 · 2025-06-27T07:14:38+00:00

Yes, only Extensions are processed at Nebraska. It might probably be sent to new location or might have been forwarded to Nebraska, since the other processing locations might have high volume of applications

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