Clarification needed

[Vegas i-751 66]

Hi All, 

 

I came across a FB post that I’m curious about. If someone came across on work visa, I-797 has now expired (but yet visa stamp is still valid)? How does that work? I have no experience with work visa as I adjusted through K1 visa. 
 

Can they get admitted to the US to apply for work extension? 
 

TIA

Edited December 11, 2021 by Vegas i-751

[igoyougoduke 1,656]

valid visa with i-797 expired is not valid to enter the country. 

[Vegas i-751 66]

20 minutes ago, igoyougoduke said:

valid visa with i-797 expired is not valid to enter the country. 

Thank you

[Vegas i-751 66]

Just now, Vegas i-751 said:

Thank you

Is it normal for I-797 to have different expiration date than what is stamped in a passport? Thank you 

[igoyougoduke 1,656]

1 hour ago, Vegas i-751 said:

Is it normal for I-797 to have different expiration date than what is stamped in a passport? Thank you 

yes it happens. most of the times i-797 is granted for 3 years based on change of employer or filing extension. visa is usually granted only till the expiry of the i-797 approved at the time of visa stamping. 

[Vegas i-751 66]

2 hours ago, igoyougoduke said:

yes it happens. most of the times i-797 is granted for 3 years based on change of employer or filing extension. visa is usually granted only till the expiry of the i-797 approved at the time of visa stamping. 

Thank you so much!