MS K
Jul 16, 2021
Working on valid i94 post Visa expired
Any one have worked based on I-94 validity, although employment visa already expired? will this have any issue during I-485 approval? Appreciate any inputs / sharing experience. Thanks!
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MS KJul 16, 2021
my attorney said I can continue working since I94 is valid and expired L visa to be renewed only when traveling outside US or close to I94 expiry. Is this true?
Fernando CaballeroJul 16, 2021
it is illegal
MS KJul 16, 2021
may I know why? as my attorney is saying it’s allowed?
M KJul 16, 2021
Did you get an extension?
MS KJul 16, 2021
No , Attorny said extension required only before I94 expiry or when traveling outside USA
S KJul 16, 2021
Valid only if you have already applied for extension up to 240 days of filing. i94 is only status to stay and not to work. Better check again with the attorney.
MS KJul 16, 2021
SK I guess the secnario your refring is 240 days validity after I94 expired with pending visa extension?
S KJul 16, 2021
yes, that’s for the stay. And for work, one can work for up to 180 days after the work visa or EAD extension has been applied.
MS KJul 16, 2021
Got it , In my case I94 is valid more than a year of visa expiry.
Anna NJul 16, 2021
You should check PED on your visa. You are allowed to work until your blanket expires. however, you should file a form for i94 extension to make sure you can stay legally.
Anna NJul 16, 2021
with L1A/L1B visa, you can stay until i94 expires if you do not travel outside US
MS KJul 16, 2021
Anna, got it. Looks like my blanket petition las indefinite validity. But as you said PED is expiring 1 year before I94 validity. The confusion if I have extent the L1A visa based on PED or I94?
Jonathan VidaurreJul 16, 2021
it is ok, visa stamp allows you to enter U.S only. However, I-94 is the document which let you live / work in the US by an specific timeframe. I’m a TN visa holder, and my stamp expired in Oct 2020, but my I-94 expires in 2022. So I didn’t have any problem when I filled I-485, P.D Feb 2021
MS KJul 16, 2021
Jonathan , Thanks for sharing the details. May I know if you have received GC / I-485 approval?
Jonathan VidaurreJul 16, 2021
Anytime! I have not received the approval yet since my bio appointment is in two weeks.
MS KJul 16, 2021
ok All the Best!
