L1A Visa - Reentry

[mfsrini]

Hi,

I was on L1A for 5 year in US and my L1A extension rejected in Jun-17 and returned to India. My employer processed a new L1A individual petition and it got approved. I am not sure if I need to go for stamping or not.

I am seeking for your help in answering below questions and suggest

1. If I travel soon after my stamping, Will I get only 2 years whichever left over from the previous visit ?
2. I heard if I wait till Jun-18, I could be eligible for 7 years visa validity (with possible 2 extensions). If yes, Do I need to hold my stamping till Jun-18 ? OR Am I still eligible to to get 7 years visa (3+2+2) if I wait after stamping done (assuming it goes smooth) in the next few weeks.

Appreciated your help

[mfsrini]

It will be great if someone can help me.

[appuchan]

You need to stay outside US for one full year to be eligible for another term of 7 years. So if June 2018 is when you complete it, you will have to wait till then for that possibility. Visa validity only allows to enter the country, the I-94 determines your duration of stay.