I-94 extention after passport is renewed

[kunrev]

I got my H1-ext in Sep'15 for 3 years. After that I visited India and got the stamping and the stamping is valid until 2018. 
But at the port of entry, The I-94 was issued until 07/2016 as my passport expires in 07/2016. I got my passport renewed now and how can I have my I-94 extended? 

 

​Can i travel to Canada by car and get a new i94. Please advice.

 

Thanks

 

[pontevecchio]

Canada needs a visa. Mexico specifically The Tijuana border is a place where you can do it. Even for Canada If you can say OOPS to the Canadian Border Officer and say you made a mistake as you were looking for the CBP Office, they will let you make a U TURN and then YOU HAVE TO ASK for a new I94.

[kunrev]

Thanks for the reply. I am planning to go into Toronto and stay for a night and drive back to Buffalo. Will they issue a new i94 in that case?

[pontevecchio]

Yes. YOU HAVE TO ASK. See if you can drive to the Administrative building before coming to the Kiosk or tell the KIOSK Officer you need a new I94. Just stick to the facts and for 12 or so USD they will give you a new one. You have to ask and say YOU ARE NOT USING AVR. Polite firmness and a smile. If necessary politely ask for a Supervisor. Dress professionally.

[rksingh]

Yes, but as the advanced member replied above: You MUST ask for it.

Otherwise you will be allowed in with Automatic Visa validation rule in which case your I-94 will not be updated and your trip will have been in vain.