I-94 length of authorized stay

[Timer]

Hi,

I am aware that some times at port of entry, the officer might give i-94 for longer stay than visa validity.

Could any one provide me info on factors that decide this to happen?

Thank you.

[JoeF]

If your H1 is expiring soon, you may get an I-94 that includes the 10 days grace period you get when the H1 expires.

[binoca82]

I know few of my friends on L1 got 2 years I94, when they came back from vacation. One of thier visa was about to expire in one or two months, second guy had one year visa.