I am currently on Blanket L1A with following dates -
Visa Expiry - Aug 2016 (still valid)
I94 Expiry - Dec 2017
My visa extension is in progress and company would be filing it before the expiry of Visa.
My question is -
> I have heard that USCIS allows visa extension to be filed up to only 6 months in advance. Is this a USCIS directive or requirement. All I could find on USCIS site is visa extension should be filed at least 45 days before I94 expiry.
> Does this mean that USCIS will reject my visa extension as it will be 1.5 years before I94 expiry.
> If I need to go back to my home country, will I need to get a fresh visa application filed before I can enter US again?
Thanks in advance.