SRK_SRK Posted April 25, 2014 Report Posted April 25, 2014 Visa experts, My H1b is picked this year (masters/Regular) in lottery. I need to travel to India from May 15th to June 15th. What is the risk? I have valid F1 and OPT until next year Feb 2015. I have proper job and can get any required employer letter.
kollipara Posted April 25, 2014 Report Posted April 25, 2014 You can't travel while your H1 is under processing because your i94 will change during this process but you can travel to India on F1(OPT) after your h1b gets approved and come back before Oct 1st without stamping..
kollipara Posted April 25, 2014 Report Posted April 25, 2014 Convert to premium processing if you have an emergency to travel or wait until it gets approved.
simham1 Posted April 25, 2014 Report Posted April 25, 2014 Bro u will get H1 approval but I94 radu with H1 then u need to travel outside to get a stamping ....do one thing process premium chechukuni edo okati approval ochaka vellu..ledu ante malli inko petition file cheskoochu US ki ochaka ...it's like a new H1 but cap exempt .....
Chitti_Robo_Rebuilt Posted April 25, 2014 Report Posted April 25, 2014 process lo untey povoddaa??? visa next year varaku undi OPT kooda ee year end varaku untey vellocchaa?? regular cheypinchadu inka pick avvaledu anuko
simham1 Posted April 25, 2014 Report Posted April 25, 2014 process lo untey povoddaa??? visa next year varaku undi OPT kooda ee year end varaku untey vellocchaa?? regular cheypinchadu inka pick avvaledu anuko yes approval ostundi kani I94 radu ....then u will have 2 options ----go for stamping or file another petition for H1 from US but cap exempt ...if u want to travel let it get approved and come back before OCT1st
foru Posted April 25, 2014 Report Posted April 25, 2014 nevu after h1 approve only u can travel outside US. if it is under process u cant travel.
CheGuevara Posted April 25, 2014 Report Posted April 25, 2014 yes approval ostundi kani I94 radu ....then u will have 2 options ----go for stamping or file another petition for H1 from US but cap exempt ...if u want to travel let it get approved and come back before OCT1st I-94 rakapovadam endi mama.. Konchem confusion lo unna.. Clear ga explain cheyyava, pote em em cheyyali extra ga ani
Chitti_Robo_Rebuilt Posted April 25, 2014 Report Posted April 25, 2014 yes approval ostundi kani I94 radu ....then u will have 2 options ----go for stamping or file another petition for H1 from US but cap exempt ...if u want to travel let it get approved and come back before OCT1st ok gotcha
kakatiya Posted April 25, 2014 Report Posted April 25, 2014 If you leave country now H1b stamping ayyaka kani return ralevu Ltt
megadheera Posted April 25, 2014 Report Posted April 25, 2014 I-94 rakapovadam endi mama.. Konchem confusion lo unna.. Clear ga explain cheyyava, pote em em cheyyali extra ga ani Change of status I94 raadu. you have to go out of country to change your status from f1 to h1. after approval aithe nee h1 approve with new i94 vastadi. that will be valid from October 1st
Neo The One Posted April 25, 2014 Report Posted April 25, 2014 In 2012, I traveled to India in May while my H1B (Regular) was in Process. Returned by End of May to USA, H1B was approved in August with Old I-94. Went for Stamping in June 2013 to Canada (F1 Expired in July 2013) got New I-94. Traveled again twice to India after stamping without any Issues. Hope I answered most of your questions.
SRK_SRK Posted April 25, 2014 Author Report Posted April 25, 2014 In 2012, I traveled to India in May while my H1B (Regular) was in Process. Returned by End of May to USA, H1B was approved in August with Old I-94. Went for Stamping in June 2013 to Canada (F1 Expired in July 2013) got New I-94. Traveled again twice to India after stamping without any Issues. Hope I answered most of your questions. that answered most of it but what was your status from Oct 1 2012 and what if I don't to go India for stamping for few years?
Neo The One Posted April 25, 2014 Report Posted April 25, 2014 that answered most of it but what was your status from Oct 1 2012 and what if I don't to go India for stamping for few years? I remember my employer sending a COS doc before Oct 1st. Regarding COS and not going for stamping consult you attorney. Online forums will lead to more confusion. Quote from below Link, "However, in order to avoid abandoning the request for the change in status, the individual must return to the United States in the same nonimmigrant status held when s/he departed, and this return must occur prior to the start date of the approved H1B change of status." http://www.murthy.com/2013/04/08/h1b-transition-issues-international-travel/ After reading the quote multiple times, I was confident that I don't have any issues.
SRK_SRK Posted May 7, 2014 Author Report Posted May 7, 2014 I remember my employer sending a COS doc before Oct 1st. Regarding COS and not going for stamping consult you attorney. Online forums will lead to more confusion. Quote from below Link, "However, in order to avoid abandoning the request for the change in status, the individual must return to the United States in the same nonimmigrant status held when s/he departed, and this return must occur prior to the start date of the approved H1B change of status." http://www.murthy.com/2013/04/08/h1b-transition-issues-international-travel/ After reading the quote multiple times, I was confident that I don't have any issues. Thank you very much
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