visa transfer

[desi_in_us]

My H1 transfer is in process.

My wife's i-94 expires in April 2006.She is on H4 visa.

Do I need to worry about I-94 getting expired or is it ok since any way I will be getting new i-94 along with the new I-797 after H1/H4 transfer?

[ronline]

Note that ur spouse also needs to maintain valid status inthe US (Determined by date on I94) - If the i94 is close to expiry, u need to file I539 for extension of spouse's h4 status.
this can be done along with ur h1 transfer petition.

[desi_in_us]

Thanks for your reply Roline. Immigration officer wrote' passport expires on 19th April 2006' on the I-94.

We got the passport extended.

Does above mean I-94 expires on 19th April 2006 ?

[ronline]

u wld have an expiry date stamped on the i94. in case it matches passport expiry date and need to get it extended, u can take appt at infopass.gov and check with an officer.

[desi_in_us]

Thats all it says ' passport expires on 19th April 2006'.

I went to the office in LA after taking appointment.The officer said I have no problem.

We got the extended petition in Jan 2005. The attached i-94 had date as May 19th 2007.

However we travelled outside US in Aug 2005. We got another i-94 which says ' passport expires on 19th April 2006'.

He thought no problem after looking at two I94S.


However ,when I met deferred inspector, she suggested 1) file an extension

2) go to mexico:

1) I already filed for extension through my company, however I am planning to change company. Not sure how is this going to affect as I may not get receipt number after resignation.

2) Not sure how safe it is to travel to Tijuana with daughter and wife . I think it takes time to get visa for mexico. I do not have that much time.

Please advise.