krsepuri Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 (edited) One of my Cousin who is currently on F-1 OPT applied for H1B this FY. He had to travel to India this weekend to pay the last respects to his dad. He was notified by his employer that H1B application was picked in the lottery right after he reached India. Can someone please shed some light on what happens with his H1B process and his current F-1 Status as he traveled to India during the H1B process. Can he to come back after the Funeral with his current valid F1 stamping? Will the H1B process be still continue? Edited May 21, 2019 by krsepuri Quote Link to comment
kakanirohith06@gmail.com Posted May 22, 2019 Report Share Posted May 22, 2019 It wont be nay issue,recently wife traveled to India for her brother Margie she is OPT and she got H1 picked up this year.There will be no issue until your cousin has valid visa to re-enter in to USA Quote Link to comment
Subbuparam Posted May 22, 2019 Report Share Posted May 22, 2019 the straight answer to your question first, YES He can go to India What needs to be kept in mind though is that if his H1 is approved during the time he is in India, then he may not get his I-94. But that should not be an issue. He needs to go to India again in September end-ish and get his visa stamped before he starts working from Oct 1. Hope this helps! Quote Link to comment
02112018 Posted May 22, 2019 Report Share Posted May 22, 2019 Not safe when visa status is changing from F1 to H1 Quote Link to comment
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