Since US visa expired, CBP officer said they cannot just extended I-94 based on spouse H1B extension. Said to apply with USCIS for extension.
What are my other options?
Can I travel to Cancun with expired visa and use AVR? Do I have to go for visa appointment in Mexico?
Can I just take Mexico FMM tourist card for air travel with I-94 still valid and approved H1B I-797?
Traveled to Cancun with Mexico Visa for vacation 4Days to get I-94 renewed for my spouse. DFW CBP denied to update my wife’s I-94 to match my I-797 date.
US Visa expired for both.
H1B I-797 expiring 08/23/2023 (with Current Company)
H4 I-797 I-94 expiring 12/08/2022 ( with previous Company)
H4 EAD expiring 12/08/2022
Option-1: Should we try another attempt to Cancun this time just sending my wife from different Airport(Washington). Since all others who went from there got I-94 extended.
Option-2: Apply for H4+H4 EAD extension concurrently. (What happens if we travel outside country? Will EAD application also gets denied or RFE?)
Option-3: We we’re able secure Visa appointment in India for 10/18/2020. Both of us are planning to travel to get US Visa stamped and return back on 11/05/2022.
Does it make sense to apply for EAD extension after getting US Visa stamped and I-94 renewed after India travel.
My only concern since EAD is expiring on 12/08/2022 If we are back to US by 11/05/2022. Do you think we have enough time for new H4EAD application to get Receipt number on before 12/08/2022.
In the past your guidance really helped. Appreciate your input on what is the best strategy to follow in this situation.