L1-B on i-94 date

[locatejose]

I'm in L1-B visa and I enetered USA recently they gave my i-94 date additionaly 2 more years eventhough my visa is valid only till Oct 2012. They calculated totall 5 years in L1 B and gave the additional 2 years.

My Company said they will not apply extension in this case as I can legalay stay and work till the i-94 date. Even many of my friends are also in the same case.

Without work petition after Oct 2012 can we work? Will not be any problem in future if I apply H1B or GC?

Awaiting your response.

Thanks for your responses.

Joe

[Attorney_23]

Did you apply for your L1 visa under the company's L1 Blanket?

[locatejose]

Yes my Company applied my L1 B visa in 2009 thru that am in USA.

[Attorney_23]

Ordinarily, if a foreign national enters the U.S. using a valid Blanket L1B visa , he/she will be admitted for 3 years (or less, if the foreign national is nearing the 5 year limit.) During that time, the person may generally continue to lawfully work for the petitioner. Working in this lawful status will generally not impact the individual's ability to obtain H1B status or a green card in the future.