I-94 Expired

[gutta_99]

Hi,

My i-94 expired on April 4th and my h1b extension filed on Feb 5th got rejected on August 10th. Until when can i stay in the country with out getting any Bar ? is it until 179 days after April 4th or 30 days from denial date ?

Please help,
Thanks

[txh1b]

The illegal stay count starts from day of I-94 expiry not from the date of denial.

[gutta_99]

thanks txh1b, but i heard there is a 180 day grace period before i have to leave the country. otherwise there will be a bar for 3 years or so. so i wanted to know if i have to leave by Sept end (180 days from April 4th) or 30 days from the denial date.

Thanks.

[orion]

There is no grace period. 180 days of illegal stay after expiry of I-94 earns you a 3 years ban to enter the US. You should try to minimize your illegal stay as it impacts your future immigrant or non-immigrant visa applications and blemishes your immigration history.