L1B + I94 exceeds 5 years, Can I stay in USA

[vasanthpaulj]

Hi,

I am on L1b and my entry date to the USA was Aug 1 2015
My visa expiry date was Jul 25 2018
But I got my i94 extended till Jan 20 2021, where the total duration of the stay exceeds 5 years.

Can I stay in the USA till my i94 expiry date or it is illegal to stay more than 5 years on L1B?

Thanks,

[Libra_14]

Hi,

I am on L1b and my entry date to the USA was Aug 1 2015
My visa expiry date was Jul 25 2018
But I got my i94 extended till Jan 20 2021, where the total duration of the stay exceeds 5 years.

Can I stay in the USA till my i94 expiry date or it is illegal to stay more than 5 years on L1B?

Thanks,

It is illegal to stay for more than 5 years - however you can claim the period you were not in states or not working/get paid. Consult your attorney though.

If you stay more, you might face issues later on your future visits.