B2 extension pending, can I travel outside US and re-enter with valid VISA stamp?

[Baobaokitty]

Hi my parents have applied for B2 extension and their I 539 is pending. The original I 94 has already expired. They want to take an Alaska cruise which leaves from Canada. So I understand This means leaving the country and requires re-entry. With valid B2 visa, would they have any problems boarding the ship because of previously pending i539?
They will be leaving US right after the cruise.
Thanks!

[Libra_14]

Hi my parents have applied for B2 extension and their I 539 is pending. The original I 94 has already expired. They want to take an Alaska cruise which leaves from Canada. So I understand This means leaving the country and requires re-entry. With valid B2 visa, would they have any problems boarding the ship because of previously pending i539?
They will be leaving US right after the cruise.
Thanks!

I would not suggest you do that, for two reasons:
1. By leaving USA right now - you'll abandon your I539 application, causing your stay so far since I94 expiry to become unauthorized.
2. CBP will think this as a quick & free trick to get I94 extended & at times they deny reentry into USA.

[scientist2016]

I would not suggest you do that, for two reasons:
1. By leaving USA right now - you'll abandon your I539 application, causing your stay so far since I94 expiry to become unauthorized.
2. CBP will think this as a quick & free trick to get I94 extended & at times they deny reentry into USA.

Nope, abandoning I539 does not make your previous stay beyond the previous I94 unauthorized.

[Libra_14]

Nope, abandoning I539 does not make your previous stay beyond the previous I94 unauthorized.

Thanks Scientist2016.

What will happen if the I539 is denied after she leaves USA & what happen if she tries to re-enter with a valid visa & 539 is still in progress.