H1 extension and India travel

Dear Saurabh,

H1 VISA and I-94: OCT 31ST 2014

H1 Extension : Applied on 07/19/14

I might end up travelling to India for 2 weeks for an unavoidable situation.

INDIA TRAVEL DATE (LIKELY) : AUG 15 - AUG 30

Queries:

  1. Can I travel when my H1 extension (normal processing) is pending?

  2. If H1 extension gets approved before that, Can I travel with old visa stamp and approved H1-extension document. This is incase POE officer asks a question on the Visa getting expire din 2 months.

  3. Is it advisable to do PP so that I can know the status before I travelā€¦

  4. My spouse is on H4 and will she run in to out of status if I travel alone.

  5. Do I need to reapply for extension after I come backā€¦meaning will this pending extension get voided when I travel.

Pls clarify.