H4 issues- Urgent help required

[minilavangam]

I am on H4 visa depending on my husbands H1. I have a valid i.94 till sep 30th 2013. My husband changed his employer when he was changing we applied for both H1 and H4 extensions from new employer but his visa got denied at first and later file for motion to reopen and got it approved but the new employer did not file motion to reopen or any kind of filing for H4 extension. And the denail notice given to H4 has a 33 day time limit for any further actions which has expired. Now my Question is
1) Am i out of status?
2) can i reopen the denied i539 petition?
3) Can i apply a fresh i 539 just ignoring the earlier one?

Please help me as i have no more trust with my husbands employer.
Thank you

 

[hazelickes]

You can find information about I 539 here. I 539 is for extending or changing non-immigrant status.

Disclaimer: The information provided is of a general nature and is not intended to be construed as legal advice.

 

[ventricle]

travel while H4 renewal is pending

hi,
my H4 expired on june 30,2013 but my husband's employer filed his H1b together with mine in may. we received our receipts which stated that my I539 was received on 17th may, 2013. when i check my status online, its still at initial review. I also had a baby on june 11, 2013.

1. can I travel to a different state in the US or back to my country (Ghana) while waiting for the extension of stay?

2. how long does it usually take for extension of stay? and am I considered illegal now?