EAD Renewal being outside of the USA

[miss_Gala]

Hi!
I am L2 dependent of L1, since we are going to USA embassy for getting prolongation of my husband's L1, so as soon as out passports are done ( new L2 visa is added) I can apply for EAD renewal remotely. ( all documents will be ready and just waiting for new visa from passport to be added to them)
I was going through USCIS and couldn't find information or documents that are obligated me for being here in USA. From source https://www.uscis.gov/forms/filing-guidance/checklist-of-required-initial-evidence-for-form-i-765-for-informational-purposes-only my category would be a18 -> It's said I must provide I94 OR passport ( here it's not saying what pages should be added so I am assuming just page with a visa will be enough)

Could you please tell if it's valid option? If somebody has information on this issue?

[Anand A]

No, you cannot get EAD renewed while you are outside the USA.

Example discussion : https://www.immihelp.com/experiences...proved-419303/

It's said I must provide I94 OR passport ( here it's not saying what pages should be added so I am assuming just page with a visa will be enough)

It also says "lawful L nonimmigrant status"
Having a visa does not give the visa holder a "lawful nonimmigrant status", traveling to USA legally is needed.

Refer : https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/...t_Services.pdf

[miss_Gala]

Anand A. Thanks. I see what are you referring to so basically my current I94 will be expired since I didn't re-enter USA with a new visa so my I94 wasn't updated. ( I am out of status till I re-enter).
One more question: In case I re-enter with a prolonged new visa so i94 is updated ... Can I go home and and wait there for EAD?

[Anand A]

Yes, you should be able to travel after applying , which makes me wonder why they mandate one to be in US at the time of applying
However, like with any other USCIS thing, things are unpredictable. Foe example - Check this thread :https://www.immihelp.com/forum/ead-a...el-outside-usa

[miss_Gala]

Huge thanks to you Anand A! You have made my day way better!