Travel while H1B extension is in progress

I have a valid H1B stamped visa until Jan 28, 2025, and my H1B extension was in progress. I had to travel urgently on Nov 15, 2024, and returned to the USA on Nov 28, 2024 using my old H1B visa. A new I-94 was added to my record upon re-entry. In the first week of Jan, we upgraded my application to premium processing, and today Jan 30, 2025 I received my H1B approval and it is mapped to my old I-94 and is valid until Dec 15, 2026.

My questions are:

  1. Am I considered out of status based on my new I-94, which expired on Jan 28, 2025?
  2. Do I have any concerns or legal issues regarding my stay in the USA based on my recent H1B approval being linked to my old I-94?
  3. Is there a way to update my H1B approval with the new I-94 while staying within the USA?

Thank you Anil for the detailed explanation on the similar topic - Travel while H1B Pending is allowed (Extension, Transfer, Amendment, COS) - USA

I don’t see any issue. Your most recent H1B approval comes with new i94.

The most recent i94 should be considered active.