An Arizona-based H-1B applicant got USCIS approval—but never received the crucial I-797 notice. Months of delays, FOIA requests and stress followed, showing cracks in the US immigration system.
Most temporary worker categories require the prospective employer or agent to file a petition, which must be approved by the USCIS before one can apply for a work visa. When the petition is approved, ...
The Form I-797 is your official Approval Notice and Form I-94 for your H-1B status. The top of your Approval Notice will show: Notice Type: Approval Notice Class: H1B Valid from MM/DD/YYYY to ...