L-1 B expires by Jun 2013. Is my stay legal if applied for 2014 H-1B

[Krishnarao Jonnalagadda]

My L1-B, I-94 and Petition expires by June 2013. My current employer may not file L1-B extension. New employer filing H1-B. Kindly please answer for below queries.

1. Is it legal to stay from Jun 2013 to Oct 2013 with H1-B filing number?
2. If legal, if H1-B rejected what will be the next step.
3. OR can i give a try to visit neighborhood countries (Mexico / Canada) to check my luck to see whether i may get I-94 date > Visa Expiry Date?

Thanks in advance for your help and support.

[raghvi]

My L1-B, I-94 and Petition expires by June 2013. My current employer may not file L1-B extension. New employer filing H1-B. Kindly please answer for below queries.

1. Is it legal to stay from Jun 2013 to Oct 2013 with H1-B filing number?
2. If legal, if H1-B rejected what will be the next step.
3. OR can i give a try to visit neighborhood countries (Mexico / Canada) to check my luck to see whether i may get I-94 date > Visa Expiry Date?

Thanks in advance for your help and support.

1. No. Without valid L1 extension your stay from June 2013 till Oct 2013 is not legal.

You can certainly try your luck by traveling to Mexico/Canada before June 2013 and hope that you get an extended I-94.

This is my opinion not legal advice.