HELP: Am I in status / legally present if I have receipt?

[bigbulus]

I am in USA and in H4. My H4 will expire on 09/17/09. I have filed H4 extension and already got receipt.

My question:

1. If I still have not received approval before my expiration, am I still in status?

2. After I received approval, do I need to leave US and reenter again?

Thanks.

 

[ginnu]

I am in USA and in H4. My H4 will expire on 09/17/09. I have filed H4 extension and already got receipt.

My question:

1. If I still have not received approval before my expiration, am I still in status?
---------------------you are OK as you filed H4 extension before I-94 expiry date.
2. After I received approval, do I need to leave US and reenter again?
------------------- If you get I-94 attached with H4 approval notice you dont need to go out and can stay till I-94 validity date.
Thanks.

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