I94 Expiration date beyond Visa Expiration

[renukasi]

I have L1 Blanket Visa which is going to expire on June 08 2012, but my I-94 is valid till Jan 29 2013, can i stay beyond my Visa expiration date after June 08 2012?

[raghvi]

I94 Expiration date beyond Visa Expiration

yes you can provided your company is still paying you salary. Also, if you go out of US, you can re enter only after a fresh visa stamping. This is my opinion.

[kabkaba]

Yes, I-94 determines your permitted duration of stay.
Valid Visa is needed for traveling. So if you travel abroad after Visa expiry, you will need to obtain a new Visa in order to return.

[renukasi]

Yes, I-94 determines your permitted duration of stay.
Valid Visa is needed for traveling. So if you travel abroad after Visa expiry, you will need to obtain a new Visa in order to return.

Thanks for the response, i'm planning to go back for a vacation on August 2012 for my marriage, so based on the response it seems, i have to start work on the new visa initiated my company ASAP, so that i can go back to india on August.

do we need to request for the new visa or i can request for the extension for my current visa?

[renukasi]

Yes, I-94 determines your permitted duration of stay.
Valid Visa is needed for traveling. So if you travel abroad after Visa expiry, you will need to obtain a new Visa in order to return.

Thanks for the response, i'm planning to go back for a vacation on August 2012 for my marriage, so based on the response it seems, i have to start work on the new visa initiated my company ASAP, so that i can go back to india on August.

do we need to request for the new visa or i can request for the extension for my current visa?

[renukasi]

yes you can provided your company is still paying you salary. Also, if you go out of US, you can re enter only after a fresh visa stamping. This is my opinion.

Thanks for the response, i'm planning to go back for a vacation on August 2012 for my marriage, so based on the response it seems, i have to start work on the new visa initiated my company ASAP, so that i can go back to india on August.

do we need to request for the new visa or i can request for the extension for my current visa?

[kabkaba]

Just apply for the Visa at a US Consulate/Embassy like you did before. The process is the same whatever you call it new application, extension, renewal etc.
Remember there have been quite a few denials for blanket L1 Visas recently. Your company may want to file individual petition or H1B for you.