What to do about travel on pending OPT?
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What to do about travel on pending OPT?
I’m an international student and I submitted my OPT application over 2 weeks ago. I will betraveling between the 21st of this month and the 1st of the month thereafter. I still have to complete my dissertation and my completion date is in a little over 2 months from now (as stated on my I 20). I have a valid passport and a valid visa. I’ll carry with me all my I 20 and the USCIS receipt for OPT application. My school can also make me a letter of good standing. Is it travel for me risky? Should I cancel it?
Asked on March 10, 2012 under Immigration Law, Massachusetts
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SB, Member, California / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
You can travel if you have a valid visa but you need to have documentation with you on the continuing job/studies so that you can be permitted to return to the US after your travels. In that case, it should not be risky to travel.
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