I94 Expired

[dotdev]

HI All

 

Please suggest 

I94 expired for my wife she is on H4 visa, but I797 is still valid.

 

1 is she out of status.

2 will there be any complications at the time of greencard process

3 how to renew without travelling internationally

4 what are the other issues. 

 

Thank you

 

[jairichi]

1. She is not out of status but illegally present in US from the day of I94 expiry.

2. Yes.

3. Exit and enter with a valid H4 visa and a copy of your I797.

4. If her I94 has expired more than 6 months ago she is inviting a 3 year ban to enter US.