B2 I-94 extension pending; Travel outside US

[AcuraTSX]

Hello,

Case Details:

1. Entered US on B2 visa.
2. Applied for B2 visa extension 40 days prior to I-94 expiry date
3. Application for extension received and receipt notice has been issued by USCIS.
4. Application is currently pending.

We are planning to go on a cruise from ft.Lauderdale to Mexico and back to ft.Lauderdale.   We will be in Mexico for few hours and will depart the same day.

 

Questions:

1. Since they have expired I-94 and form I-539 pending, can they re-enter US after the cruise trip?
2. They intend to leave the US approx. 45 days upon re-entering. We have purchased their return tickets as well. Will that be considered strong evidence?
3. Can we submit an “expedite request” to USCIS to take a decision on their pending Form I-539 (ie visa extension application). Will it adversely impact their situation?

Thank you for your advise.

 

[jairichi]

Avoid any travel outside US. There is no expedite processing for B2 extension.

[rahul412]

At POE they will get new I94, if they are lucky.