If I’m currently working with an F1 Visa on OPT and have an H1B visa pending, would traveling internationally affect my H1B status?
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If I’m currently working with an F1 Visa on OPT and have an H1B visa pending, would traveling internationally affect my H1B status?
I was planing to travel internationally for 10 days next month to visit a sick friend of mine. Would affect my H1B status and possibly even terminate it? Is there anyway to overrule this since its an emergency?
Asked on March 15, 2015 under Immigration Law, New York
Answers:
SB Member California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
If your H-1B was filed as a change of status and you travel internationally, your change of status portion of the petition would be cancelled and you would have to go for consular processing of your H-1B if and when that petition would be approved.
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