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:
- Am I considered out of status based on my new I-94, which expired on Jan 28, 2025?
- 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?
- 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