Travel to India after filing for visa extension

[sgsfmly]

My Visa and drivers Liscence are expiring on the same date in about 6 months. Since both my visa and DL are expiring on the same day, Do i have to file for visa extension 6 months before actual visa expiry? But i am planning to travel to India in 2 months from now and return back in another 2 months. Is it ok if i just file for extension when i am in the US and then travel to India and come back, before my original visa expires? Please let me know. Thank You

[txh1b]

Come back and file for the extension.

[sgsfmly]

Thank You for the reply. So is it ok to file for extension just 60 days before it actually expires? I am on L2 and my hubby is on L1. he is not travelling with me.We both have to file together right?THank You

[txh1b]

Need not be together. You can apply 6 months before expiry together and travel after getting the extension. It can also be PPd for $1000 extra.

[sgsfmly]

Thank You.Also can i travel when my EAD is being processed. I have a L2 and a work permit(EAD), which is about to expire. I am planning to apply for renewal and travel to India. IS this ok? Will my EAD be valid when I return back?

[sgsfmly]

I am on L2 and working with EAD. It is about to expire. Can i apply for EAD renewal and travel? IS a L2 EAd valid for reentry, and is it valid for visa extensions?

[txh1b]

EAD is never valid for entry. It is not safe to apply for a EAD which is based on your status (I-94) and travel as the I-94 record gets closed and your status cannot be verified from the I-94 number resulting in EAD denial.

[sgsfmly]

Thank You. So i believe i have to travel to India, come back in Aug , and apply for Visa extension (Visa expires Oct 2009, Employer suggested premium processing for visa extension) and wait until i get the visa extended and then apply for a new EAD? Or Can i apply for a new EAD when i apply for a visa extension?