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Two years ago, I switched from F1-OPT to H1B with a status of adjustment. I initially received an I-797A notice that had the I94 validity end date the same as the end date of my employment. However, 3 months later, I received another I-797A notice for the same petition, but this time I94 end date was 10 days later than the end of my employment. Does this mean that USCIS sent me an updated I94 that grants the grace period or is the first one only valid one and therefore I don’t have the grace period? Thank you!
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That you received the I-797A with the additional 10 days means that USCIS is correcting the first I-797A to give you the 10 day grace period. Kindly note that you are allowed to stay but not work during a grace period. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee & Arthur Lee, Esqs.’ (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.
Answered on Feb 25th, 2024 at 6:08 PM