Possibilities of I94 and Extension for L2

[navasel]

Currently my wife is working in L2 EAD. Current EAD is expiring on Aug 6th. Employer is asking for valid I94 and EAD receipt notice to continue working . Kindly let me know what are the possibilities to get I94 for L2 with approved L1A of spouse

[newacct]

L2 spouse can work without needing an EAD. An EAD does not bring any benefit. The problem is needing a valid L2 I-94 to work. Since the L1 status has already been extended, with a new L1 I-94, one solution is for the L2 to leave the US and re-enter on the basis of their L2 visa and the new L1 I-94, and they will be admitted until the expiration of the L1 I-94.

[navasel]

Thanks for your response.

The problem here is if we go outside of US and re-enter then we need to have visa stamped for L2 right to get I94 till L1 I94 expiry.

Is it advisable to go to canada for L2 visa stamping, so that we will get valid I94 also.

Any suggestions on this would be a great help

[newacct]

Does she currently not have an unexpired L2 visa?

[navasel]

Also is it advisable to go for expediate request for L2 extension to get results faster than usual.

[navasel]

No currently we have only L2 approval till 08/06/2023. Not stamped L2 Visa.