mukeshb

Hi,

I am on an H1-B that expires on feb 18, 2002 (also
the I94 card in my passport). The H1B-extension was
filed on sept 25, 2001 but has not yet come through.
Now I am leaving US on dec 11, 2001 for a month to India.
Could there be any problem when I re-enter the US on
Jan 8, 2002 ? I mean my visa would be expiring in a month
and the immigration-officer might not like that fact. Also
if my extension is not approved before I leave on dec 11,
2001, does that mean, my application is null and void and
I'd have to re-file for H1-B extension ? Could someone
please provide some help/info in this regard ? I am
very anxious and if I need to change my travel plans then
sooner the better.

Thanks.
-Mukesh