plz help passport renew

[Amit2009]

Hi,

I have 10 years of b1/b2 visa.I am in usa for past 7 months.I applied for change of status from b1/b2 to f1 in dec.Now my passport expries june 10th 2009.I still havent received any reply for change my status.My six month stay has already been expried.Should i apply for renewal of passport.I am worried that it may take 45 days.what if the change of status reply came negative.I wont have passport to go back.how long can I stay after I receive my negative result.and what papers should I send to indian embassy to get my passport renewed.
thank you..

[kabkaba]

I would simply leave the country, get an F1 visa and enter again. B to F is not allowed unless you declared at the port of entry that you intend to study.