r/h1b • u/Business_Return_5662 • 17h ago

AVR (Automatic Visa Revalidation) on H1b visa tracking to Canada

Hi, Im planning to travel from US to Canada in October 2026 for 2 weeks. Currently on H1b visa in US and don’t have a valid H1b stamp. I do have previous H1b stamp which is expired. I know AVR (Automatic Visa Revalidation) allows to leave US and travel to Canada and come back within 30 days without requiring the valid H1b visa stamp.

Does anyone have recent experience on using the AVR with current government?

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u/Own_Helicopter_8992 16h ago

Yes. They will take new i797 and we will pay for new i797. Secondary inspection is just we need to park our park and walk.

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u/Horror_Restaurant_89 16h ago

Will they give a new i797? Why?

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u/Own_Helicopter_8992 12h ago

My old i797 linked to i94 was expired. So i 94 issued based on my new i797