Travel When H-1B Petition is Pending with 5 months Valid Visa


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Hi Experts, I have my H-1b valid visa till September 2014. I have applied for my H-1b Extension last week and petition is still pending.Now suddenly I have an family emergency and i have to travel India for couple of weeks. 

 

1) Is it okay to travel now? Will it affect my extension petition in any way?

2) Can i come back with my current valid visa before my petition gets approved?

3) What will happen if my petition gets approved or denied when i am in India? Can i still come  back with current visa?

 

Please advise

 

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Hi Experts, I have my H-1b valid visa till September 2014. I have applied for my H-1b Extension last week and petition is still pending.Now suddenly I have an family emergency and i have to travel India for couple of weeks. 

 

1) Is it okay to travel now? Will it affect my extension petition in any way?

2) Can i come back with my current valid visa before my petition gets approved?

3) What will happen if my petition gets approved or denied when i am in India? Can i still come  back with current visa?

 

Please advise

1. Yes, you are fine to travel.

2. Yes.

3. Yes, you can return with current valid H1B visa and valid I797.

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