L1 B extension query

[veeresh.rcr]

Hi,

Am filled My L1 B extension on Premium. But I have valid i-94 till March 2015.

If L1 B Extension rejects Still I can work here (US) as Legal ?

My Employer say I can work Legal after rejecting, based on my I-94.

Please advise.

Thank you in advance.

[nineballs]

I think, you can very well work, even after your L1 extension gets rejected. since, your existing L1 petition and the corresponding I-94 is still valid. But I don't understand why your employer wants to file for an extension when you already have your I-94 till March 2015. As far as I know, If you file for an extension too much in advance (more than 6 months prior), its almost bound to get rejected.

An experienced attorney can answer this better.

[Attorney_23]

If you have an I94 valid until March 2015, why did your employer file a petition to extend your status?

[veeresh.rcr]

My Family is in India. So I wanted to bring them here. So we went for L1 B Extension.

[veeresh.rcr]

My Family is in India currently. I wanted bring to here. So we went for L1 B extension.

[parasharn]

In an another discussion, I read that you can sponsor your family visa even with a expired visa, valid I-94 and valid petition (as long as you are here). Experienced members please advise if this is true, as I too have same query.

Thanks in advance

[Attorney_23]

If a foreign national is in valid L1 status, his wife and children are generally permitted to apply for an L2 visa. Therefore, I still am confused as to why your employer filed for an extension. (And, I suspect it will be denied because you have nearly 3 years left of validity on your I94.)