I94 extenstion for L2 Visa

[daulsing35]

Me and my family (Wife and 6 years old son) came to US last month. I have L1 visa till May 2012. Me and my wife got I94 for another 3 years i.e. till Apr 2014. My son's passport is getting expired in Dec 2011 so immigration officer gave him I94 till Dec 2011. I understand that I have to apply for extension of my son's passport.

How can I get the extension of my son's I94 after getting new passport? My nearest airport is Newark, NJ.

Thanks in advance for your kind suggession.

[kabkaba]

Visit the Newark airport's CBP deferred inspection post. They may change the date.
If that does not work, your son will have to file form I-539 to extend his status. Search for form and instructions on USCIS website. e-filing is available. This must be done before the current I-94 expires.
As supporting documents attach, copies of your passport, I-94, petition approval notice, employment verification, paystubs and copies of son's I-94, new passport and birth certificate or other proof of your relationship. A cover letter will also help.

[chiragsays]

Hi,

I have the same case as your son. I checked the site and its saying that I-539 form is only for B1/B2. Can we apply for extension as we are on L1/L2 Visa?

I am planning to go to Jamaica. If anyone has previously visited jamaica then do let me know if they issue new I94 or not.

[kabkaba]

For H1, L1 employers need to file petition amendment to extend status (I-94).
Traveling and returning is also another way of getting a new I-94 in passport renewal cases, any other country is okay. You must pass through CBP inspection while returning from any country and get an I-94 there.