L1B visa extension - question

[iamdm]

Hi, I'm currently in US on a L1-B Visa (not blanket) and valid till end-March, 2016. The I-94 is also valid till same date.

For some urgent work, I've to travel to India in December weeks 1-3.

My queries:
a: Considering that when I'm returning, my visa is still valid for 3 months, I assume I should not have a problem with immigration. Is that right?
b: My extension would be filled immediately after my return (since I'm required to be in US after the extension is filled) somewhere in end of December/January first week. How much time it'll take to get a first response from USCIS on approval/denial/RFE?
c: As I read on this website, as long as the application is pending, I'm allowed to stay in US for 240 days or till a decision is made. Is this date counted from date of filling application; or till the first status response (acceptance/RFE)?
d: Do I need to go back, if my visa/I-94 is expired, and I've a RFE response pending?

Any replies would be very helpful and appreciated!!

Thanks!!

[mgpta21]

Hi, I'm currently in US on a L1-B Visa (not blanket) and valid till end-March, 2016. The I-94 is also valid till same date.

For some urgent work, I've to travel to India in December weeks 1-3.

My queries:
a: Considering that when I'm returning, my visa is still valid for 3 months, I assume I should not have a problem with immigration. Is that right?
b: My extension would be filled immediately after my return (since I'm required to be in US after the extension is filled) somewhere in end of December/January first week. How much time it'll take to get a first response from USCIS on approval/denial/RFE?
c: As I read on this website, as long as the application is pending, I'm allowed to stay in US for 240 days or till a decision is made. Is this date counted from date of filling application; or till the first status response (acceptance/RFE)?
d: Do I need to go back, if my visa/I-94 is expired, and I've a RFE response pending?

Any replies would be very helpful and appreciated!!

Thanks!!

Hi,
Please let me know if you get some details about above questions. I will be going through same phase and need some clarity.
My Visa & I-94 will be expiring in April but I have to visit India in February for 3 weeks.

Thanks !!

[bakshim12]

hi
a: Considering that when I'm returning, my visa is still valid for 3 months, I assume I should not have a problem with immigration. Is that right?
Right
b: My extension would be filled immediately after my return (since I'm required to be in US after the extension is filled) somewhere in end of December/January first week. How much time it'll take to get a first response from USCIS on approval/denial/RFE?
My rfe came after 3 months. Applied in March 2015
c: As I read on this website, as long as the application is pending, I'm allowed to stay in US for 240 days or till a decision is made. Is this date counted from date of filling application; or till the first status response (acceptance/RFE)?
240 days from i94 expiry
d: Do I need to go back, if my visa/I-94 is expired, and I've a RFE response pending?
If the 240days after i94 expiry has passed, then yes..
This is my opinion and not legal advice