L1B Visa period maxout- COVID

[rahul86s]

I am L1B visa holder and completing 5 years stay on May,15th in USA. I have I94 valid until Mar 2021. As per the guidelines L1B period is 5 years (3+2), however USCIS granted me 3 years I94 extension instead of 2.

My question is- what are my options to extend ( 1~ 2 months ) my stay and work permit beyond May 15 in current COVID situation?

Per USCIS instructions for special-situations-

• Submit extension- which is most likely not an option for me as I am completing 5 years of L1B.
• Submit Change of Status (COS)- if I consider COS to B2 then I will loose my employment, insurance and other benefits. Can I submit I-129 along with COS to extend work permit?
• Or since I have valid I94 until next year so would it be legal to stay and work beyond 5 years in special situations?

I have tried reaching USCIS help line, travel(.)gov, nothing helped. Any suggestions on this would be greatly appreciated.

[Libra_14]

I94 just gives you legal stay in USA - so since your have valid I94 you can stay in USA.
Petition is what gives you authority to work - without an valid petition, you cannot work.

You don't need to do anything. You can work till May 15th & can stay till Mar 2021 (but without work & pay).