Travel Outside US on OPT Extension


mggowtham25

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Hi,

I'm planning to Visit India around July 2017. I'm currently on OPT Extension. My OPT expires on end of Jun 2018. My H1B application didn't get picked for last 2 times.  I have one last attempt on Apr 2018.  But now I'm planning to visit India for about 2 weeks. My question is: Is it fine when coming back at the port of entry? I have valid SEVIS and i20.  Or will I face any problems? 

PS: I have never been out of the country from Aug 2013 to till now. 

Appreciate your response. Thank you. 

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Hi Gowtham,

It is risky to travel outside on F1-OPT.  The purpose of F1 is for education.  when you return at the POE office might say that you are done with education and graduated, so you are not a student and hence F1 does not apply.  OPT is only OPTIONAL, not mandatory and it is not a visa and nor a status.

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