Legal Question in Immigration Law in Washington

My L-1B expires in 2017, my I-94 expires in late 2015, and my I-129S (Blanket) expired last year. My employer has filed for a I-129 renewal and it could take up to 2-3 months. If I have an emergency, will I be able to travel abroad for a week even though my I-129 is not current, but the L-1B visa and I-94 are? The real question is: will I be allowed back into the U.S. at the port of entry? Thanks in advance.


Asked on 6/19/15, 8:28 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Marlene Hemmings Marlene Hemmings, Attorney at Law

You should be re-admitted, as long as the L-1B visa in your passport is still valid & you have proof of current employment with the same petitioner. It is also best to travel with the I-129S receipt notice. However, it is always advisable to travel with a valid I-129S approval notice, if at all possible. Best advice is to discuss this with your employer's immigration counsel.

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Answered on 6/22/15, 12:40 pm


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