Expired I-94 but valid stamped visa and new petition. Can I renter from Canada to USA

[TonSi]

Appologies for posting it in this forum again. Previously posted in wrong forum.

Currenly residing with family in US on L1 visa.

Here are specifics about my case:
Canada visitor's visa stamped (Single entry)- Dec 2008
US visa - L1 stamped till Jan 09
I-94 - Expired Aug 08 (Was given less due to passport expiry. Now have valid passport as well)
Old L1 petition - Valid till Jan 09
New L1 Petition - Approved and valid till 2010.

We are planning for 3-4 days of road trip (via Niagara falls, US) to canada in late september. I don't think entry into Canada would an issue as we have canada visitor's visa stamped. But I would like your opinion if based upon above details, could there be any issues to re-enter USA from canada (by road).


As always, appreciate your time to respond to this.

[txh1b]

If your I-94 expired, you are illegally present and that also is supposed to void your valid visa. When in AUg 08 did it expire/is going to expire? Your visa validity has nothing to do once inside the US, I-94 matters the most.

[TonSi]

Thanks for your reply. My old I-94 which was given during my last rentry expired on 10 Aug, 08. But right now I have a new approved petition extension with me till 2010. Sorry if I did not make clear earlier. Old petition is till Jan 2009 (not sure if that is valid any more though)

[txh1b]

Does your new L1 extension have the same number as your expired I-94? If so, you are good to go.

[TonSi]

I-94 on L1 extension has the same number as expired I-94 and also the date of petition extension is from the expiry date of I-94. Is this good to travel to canada for 2-3 days.

Thanks again for your response.

[TonSi]

txh1b - sorry if I sound like broken record, but with the infor below, do you think we will be ok to renter canada. Once again appreciate your time.

[txh1b]

I don't understand what your problem is in the first place.

You have a valid visa, you have a valid petition, what is your problem to enter?