I-94 issue for l2 visa

[mohinidhanekula]

Hi,
I have a problem regarding my I-94 and a lot more confusion regarding what to do?
I have L2 visa and entered in US on March-01-2013 ,Where in airport they issued My I-94 only Until June 2014 as my passport is expiring on same time ,but i have my Visa validity unitl Jan 2015.

When i asked in airport they said i can apply for new I 94 later for the rest of my visa period.Now iam applying for my New passport in SFO indian Embassy.
Now my question is,some of my friends are telling me that i have to leave the country to get new I -94.Is that true?Can't i get it online or visiting any USCIS offices..
If possible to apply online or visit any USCIS office,please let me know the procedures to do that way because right now im pregnant and due date is in may,so i do not want to leave the country to get New I -94.please suggest me the best way for this issue.

[raghvi]

Hi,
I have a problem regarding my I-94 and a lot more confusion regarding what to do?
I have L2 visa and entered in US on March-01-2013 ,Where in airport they issued My I-94 only Until June 2014 as my passport is expiring on same time ,but i have my Visa validity unitl Jan 2015.

When i asked in airport they said i can apply for new I 94 later for the rest of my visa period.Now iam applying for my New passport in SFO indian Embassy.
Now my question is,some of my friends are telling me that i have to leave the country to get new I -94.Is that true?Can't i get it online or visiting any USCIS offices..
If possible to apply online or visit any USCIS office,please let me know the procedures to do that way because right now im pregnant and due date is in may,so i do not want to leave the country to get New I -94.please suggest me the best way for this issue.

Firstly get a new passport. Technically your I-94 should match your spouse's name after getting the new passport , so there are three things you can do to get a new I-94 to match your spouse's .
1. Visit the nearest CBP office with all the details and they might give you the extended I-94.
2. Apply I-539 for extension of status. I think you can apply for it online.
3. Leave US and re enter using the new passport along with the old passport having the valid visa.

You have to do this before your current I-94 expires. I would suggest step 1 and if that doesnt work step 2.

This is my opinion not legal advice.

[mohinidhanekula]

I 94 issue

HI Raghvi,
Thank you ,I did not understand the clause " technically my I 94 should match with my spouse's name"
My I 94 has my surname (my parents) and my husbands surname is different.
So I can go for any one of the options given below right?if 1 & 2 doesn't work definitely I have to leave country!

Thank you.

Firstly get a new passport. Technically your I-94 should match your spouse's name after getting the new passport , so there are three things you can do to get a new I-94 to match your spouse's .
1. Visit the nearest CBP office with all the details and they might give you the extended I-94.
2. Apply I-539 for extension of status. I think you can apply for it online.
3. Leave US and re enter using the new passport along with the old passport having the valid visa.

You have to do this before your current I-94 expires. I would suggest step 1 and if that doesnt work step 2.

This is my opinion not legal advice.

[raghvi]

What I meant is the date on your I-94 . But often because of travel separately I-94 dates vary. But nonetheless, your stay is primarily governed by your spouse's I-94. So in your case you should be able to get an extended I-94 to match the date on your spouse's I-94 by going for either option 1 or option 2. I dont believe there is an option to e-file for L2 extension. I dont think so you would need to go for option 3.

This is my opinion not legal advice.