H1-B Visa Extension and Stamping

Question

I am on H1-B, I am done with my visa in 2007 October. My I-94 is valid till 2009 June. Now, I am planning to visit India by 2009 Jan. If I have to come back I need to go for stamping in India. My question is, Is there any way to get VISA STAMPING staying in USA itself or Is it a mandatory to go to Home Country to get visa extension?

Answer 1

you need to check with the attorney who did the visa for you.  This is something most people(except for the immigration attorneys) don't know much about.

Answer 2

You don't need to go to Home Country, I know Indian contractors on H-1B that just go to the Mexican border (Brownsville) to get their H-1B stamping done. Your company's attourney should arrange all of that for you and give you the necessary paperwork (if they plan on keeping you, that is).

Answer 3

There's no way to get a new visa while in the US. You'll have to apply at home for a new visa or perhaps in Canada. It can be possible to apply for a visa outside of your home country. Check out usembassy.state.gov for the embassy and consulate websites in India and Canada on how to get an interview appointment.