Valid I-94 but L2 visa expired.

[anupi]

Hi,
I am in the US on a L2 visa. The visa expires June 2013. When my husband came to the US he got an I-94 with date matching his visa expiry date. When I came with the kids we all got a date of Oct 2015! I know my husband will have to go back in June (He is planning to come back on H1 in Oct 2012) but can I and the kids stay in the US during that time? Or since we are dependents we need to leave as soon as he does? Please advise.
Thanks.

[Sudharm]

Valid I-94 but L2 visa expired

Hi,
I am in the US on a L2 visa. The visa expires June 2013. When my husband came to the US he got an I-94 with date matching his visa expiry date. When I came with the kids we all got a date of Oct 2015! I know my husband will have to go back in June (He is planning to come back on H1 in Oct 2012) but can I and the kids stay in the US during that time? Or since we are dependents we need to leave as soon as he does? Please advise.
Thanks.

Anupi - You may not be able to stay in US if your husband goes back as your L2 status ceases to exist as he moves out.

[binoca82]

If he is planning to return on H1, your stay is illegal and you must leave with him.
If it was a short term trip and he returns on L1, you can stay.
Please note that when his status changes to H1, L2 becomes void. So you should get H4.