Dave Harding

OK, here's my problem. I have my I-797 Notice of Approval for my L1-B visa extension,
but I want to travel to Canada and on to Alaska so I need to get it revalidated in my
passport. (I'm currently in Ohio). There only seems to be one way to do this and
that's through the Department of State in St. Louis, and they say to allow for a
minimum of 5 weeks. Because of the length of the trip and other commitments I need to
leave before then. Is there anything I can do to expedite the process, or an
alternative? I have my I-94, but that needs to be surrendered as I leave the US
right? Which means I won't have it when I return. Advanced Parole doesn't seem
appropriate as you don't need it if you have an L1 visa, and besides which it's for
business or emergency personal reasons only, correct? It has been suggested that I
apply for a visa at a consulate in Canada, by making an appointment now, but I
already have a visa, (or more appropriately the notice of approval), so can I get it
renewed in Canada? If so what do I need to do and how long will it take? I can afford
to take a day or maybe two out of my schedule, but any longer might mean I miss
important deadlines.

Can anyone help with advice? I'd hate to get all the way to the Alaskan border only
to be refused re-entry!

Thanks,

Dave

Sylvia Ottemoeller

Dave Harding wrote:

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No, you don't, unless you are from Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Korea, the Sudan, or
Syria. See http://www.wright.edu/academics/inte.../autovisa.html. Your "valid
unexpired I-94" will be at the bottom of your I-797 approval notice of the H-1B
extension petition.

There only seems to
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No. You should insist on keeping it.

Which
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You could.

If so what do I
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Usually a day, depending on the consular post. See http://travel.state.gov/tcn.html.

I can afford to take a day or maybe
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