Need Advise

[RR22]

My 6 years H1B period is expiring on 26th January 2004 and I have a valid I94 up to 5th February 2004.
I applied for 3 months extension claiming my vacation outside U.S.A.
I got a query form INS that, they need more evidence and they gave me time up to 27th March 2004 to answer the query.
1) Can I answer my query after 22nd March 2004 but before 27th March 2004?
2) Can I stay after my I94 expiry date till I get a decision in my case?
3) If they deny my case after submitting the query what is my status after 5th February2004 till date
4) Meanwhile, if my wife's labor certification gets approved (expecting any time) will be eligible to apply I485, EAD and AdvanceParoll even after my I94 expiries, but before my H1 extension case gets decided.
Please help me
Thanks

 

[Jharkhandi]

1. Yes you can.
2. Yes you can.
3. Out of status.
4. It is taking chances. You can apply but how about valid I-94? There will be RFE for it and you will have to reply that too. (May need extensive paper-work.)

Best bet would be to respond ASAP - atleast you can show - you never had intent to delay. Normally people get favourable reply in such cases.

I would not suggest to wait even though you can(you can give reasons for it) - it will only complicate things for you.