H4 Visa & i-94 expired

USA H4 Visa
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Hi,
My H4 visa got expired on July 31, 2021. I-94 also got expired the same day. My Husband is on H1B with validity until 2023. He changed employer last year and I had a valid h4 visa so did not have the need to extend it back then. I have recently travelled back to US in Apr 2021. I have a US citizen child of 4 years of age and I am a house wife. What are my options?

Am I out of status and need to exit the country ASAP?
Is there any grace period to stay and file for H4 while being in USA? Please advise.

Thanks!

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Yes.

There is no grace period but you need to hire a good immigration lawyer ASAP and they will file your H4 extension using NPT so that the new extension can be approved from the date your I-94 expired. In future make sure you also apply for H4 extension of status when your spouse files his H1B extension or change the employer.

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Yes. I reached out to an immigration lawyer. Thank you so much!