Can I apply for Canada Visit Visa in US when my H-1B is expired but have valid I-797?

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Can I visit Canada on expired H-1B visa?

Automatic Revalidation After initial entry to the U.S., nonimmigrants who have an expired visa in their passport may re-enter the U.S. without obtaining a new visa if their travel was solely to the contiguous countries of Canada and Mexico.

Can you go to Canada on i797?

Yes, you should be able to travel with existing visa which is valid till June 2017. However, do carry your new approved I 797 to show at POE while coming back to USA.

Can I travel to Canada on H-1B visa from USA?

Short Travel to Canada or Mexico under Automatic Visa Revalidation. A valid H-1B visa stamp (or H-4 visa stamp) is not required for reentry to the U.S. following a visit of less than 30 days in Canada or Mexico, as long as you have a valid H-1B approval notice.

Can I visit Canada without H-1B stamping?

You are permitted to travel to Canada and Mexico for less than 30 days without a H-1B visa stamp in your passport (you still need to take the other documents mentioned above). For detailed information about automatic visa revalidation, please refer to the information provided on Department of State's website .

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Automatic Revalidation Exception To Re-Entering The United States With A Valid I-94 And Expired Visa

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