L2 Extension

[Sowmya81]

My husband got L1 visa approval in sep 2010 and received extension papers.Iam L2 visa and didn't receive extension papers.How long it will take to get my extension papers. If i go India,Can i attend visa interview with his extension papers.

[kabkaba]

Did you or your attorney file I-539 with your husband's petition extension? Usually both are approved together, but sometime it is done later. It is likely that you will get it within 2-3 months of filing.
If you are leaving the US, your status extension does not matter at all. All you will then need to do is to apply for a Visa (if expiring before date of return) using husband's extended petition approval notice and return to get an extended I-94.

When does your current I-94 expire?

[Sowmya81]

My husband got L1 visa approval in sep 2010 and received extension papers.Iam L2 visa and didn't receive extension papers.How long it will take to get my extension papers. If i go India,Can i attend visa interview with his extension papers.

My I-94 expired recently.My L2 visa applied with my husband's visa.He already got approval and extension papers.But still i didn't receive my papers.How long it will take for my visa extension.

[kabkaba]

As answered above you should get it within 2-3 months from the filing date.
How long ago was it filed? Since your I-94 has expired, I will advise to wait until you receive your extended I-94 before leaving the US.
If you have to leave before extension is received, you can always apply for L2 Visa at a consulate using your husband's extended petition approval notice and return to get a new I-94. Your pending extension in that case will be irrelevant.

[Sowmya81]

As answered above you should get it within 2-3 months from the filing date.
How long ago was it filed? Since your I-94 has expired, I will advise to wait until you receive your extended I-94 before leaving the US.
If you have to leave before extension is received, you can always apply for L2 Visa at a consulate using your husband's extended petition approval notice and return to get a new I-94. Your pending extension in that case will be irrelevant.

It was filed in june 2010.

[kabkaba]

O, that is too long. Did you get a receipt for the I-539? Can you check it's status online? You need to call up USCIS with reference to this receipt number if the online status still shows up as pending.

[Sowmya81]

O, that is too long. Did you get a receipt for the I-539? Can you check it's status online? You need to call up USCIS with reference to this receipt number if the online status still shows up as pending.

We didn't get Receipt no.for my I-539.When i call USCIS,they could not find out.
My husband's employer is telling us to wait for some more time to get receipt number.My I-94 expired in Nov 2010.My visa extension was applied in June 2010.Can i stay in the US without valid I-94.Do i need to leave the country?Can anybody pl advice?Did anybody face this problem before?Sorry for Confusing.

[kabkaba]

You are in serious soup. You should have at least gotten a receipt. Having no receipt makes you completely illegal.
Remember I-539 is your application. Your spouse's company's attorney may help you to file it, but you are responsible for this application. Consult your own attorney and prepare to leave the US ASAP.

[Sowmya81]

You are in serious soup. You should have at least gotten a receipt. Having no receipt makes you completely illegal.
Remember I-539 is your application. Your spouse's company's attorney may help you to file it, but you are responsible for this application. Consult your own attorney and prepare to leave the US ASAP.

I got my Receipt No.Now can i stay in the US till i get visa extension?Thanks.

[kabkaba]

Yes you can. What does the online status say? In any case it has taken too long. You should call up USCIS yourself.

[Sowmya81]

Yes you can. What does the online status say? In any case it has taken too long. You should call up USCIS yourself.

When i check my visa status online,it is still showing Initial Review.I called USCIS but they are not sure about how long it will take.They are telling us to wait for 30 days.

[kabkaba]

Keep calling them every week or so. There is no harm in calling. Some customer reps are better than others.

[Sowmya81]

Keep calling them every week or so. There is no harm in calling. Some customer reps are better than others.

When i called USCIS they raised service request and gave me referral no.They said that i will get response in 30 days.My question is will they take service request as serious issue and respond within 30 days?I want to go India for vacation.i don't know what to do.pl help.Thanks.

[kabkaba]

I think they will. As I said, keep calling them.

[Sowmya81]

I think they will. As I said, keep calling them.

Y,day i got an acknowledgement mail for my service request stating that i should receive any decision or notice of other action within 60 days of this letter.My question is will it take 2 months to finish the process? Do i need to call USCIS regarding this case. Actually i am planning to go India in May 1st week if i get my extension papers.Your advises were more helpful.Thanks a lot.