URGENT Original H1B Approval Notice

Is there anyone got asked for the original H1B approval notice by V.O. when applying for H1B visa?
I only have copy and my employer could not find the original H1B approval notice. My flight ticket is this Friday and I have been stuggling whether to cancel my trip.
Thanks a ton if you can share your H1 experience.

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Ask your lawyer if he has it?

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No, the lawyer does not have it and she is strongly against going back without original H1 approval notice.

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yes you need original copy of I797.

It is said you can contact INS to get a duplicated copy of I797. But it does take some time.

Your Lawyer should have known how to get it, right?

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Now the lawyer is inquiring if a certified copy with an affidavit executed by her will suffice. There is no response from consulate yet.

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Good luck. please keep us updated

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I used the Lawyer certified copy of I-797 and get visa issued yesterday.
The visa officer read carefully a letter prepared by the lawyer but gave me the visa anyway.