It is important to confirm the information printed on the I-797A, I-797B, and Form I-94.
Sample Approval Notice (I-797A)
This document is an example of an I-797A Approval Notice from an H-1B petition. It identifies the portions of the document stating the type of notice and the validity dates of the H-1B status. It also highlights that the document includes an I-94 record, necessary since the petition was approved while the scholar was in the U.S.
Sample Approval Notice (I-797B)
This document is an example of an I-797B Approval Notice from an H-1B petition. It identifies the portions of the document stating the type of notice and the validity dates of the H-1B status. It also highlights that the document includes information about how the scholar can apply for an H-1B visa at a U.S. Consulate abroad.
Form I-94
The image shows an example I‑94 Arrival/Departure Record, issued by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The image highlights the "admit until date" included in the I-94 record. It should match the validity end date printed on the I-797 Approval Notice, potentially with an additional 10-day grace period.
