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Has anyone re-entered the U.S. on H-1B using a new/updated I-797 approval notice but the same old visa stamp, as long as that visa stamp was still valid?

My situation:

- I am currently in H-1B status

- My current H-1B visa stamp is valid until September 30

- My employer is filing a same-employer H-1B extension

- The new petition start date is October 1

- I may travel in the first week of June and return around mid-June

- So my travel would be before my current visa stamp expires and before the new petition start date

I am trying to understand whether, in practice, re-entry is usually fine with:

- old but still valid H-1B visa stamp

- new updated I-797 approval notice

Did CBP have any issue with it?

Did you show both documents at re-entry?

Any issues with the I-94 being issued only until the old date instead of the new approval date?

I recently bought the Shark PowerDetect up 3225 from Costco but I’m still within the return window.

My use case:

550 sq ft home

Mostly hardwood, one carpet room

No pets

Main things I care about:

Real suction performance (hardwood + light carpet)

Ease of use for quick cleaning

Maintenance (filters, cleaning)

Aftermarket parts support (filters, battery, etc.)

Long-term reliability

From what I’ve seen, Dyson seems to have better parts availability and longevity, while Shark has more features but might need more maintenance.

For people who’ve actually used these:

Which would you pick again?

How do they hold up after 1–2 years?

Is Dyson really better long-term or not worth the extra cost?