Consular Processing

[Shanawaz]

My H1B Visa is going to max out in April 2018 however my Employer has applied my PERM in Jan 2018. In this case I will have to leave US in April. My employer stated that i can travel back to US once my PERM and I-140 is approved followed by Consular processing that needs to be applied from India. The Employer also mentioned that I need not apply for fresh H1 as I can entry US through approved I-140 / Consular process approval. Not sure how much of this is true. Could someone please help me in detailing out the correct process / way to return back to US.

[NotAnAttorney]

Whatever said above is best way possible. 

But if you could exit USA before April 1st, you will also get a chance to file for fresh FY2020 in April 2019 to deal with the worst case scenario ( worst case scenario- PERM or 140 doesn't get approved for whatever reasons.)

[JoeF]

It takes a very long time for the PD to become current for Indians. Consular Processing, like filing an I-485 in the US, requires that the PD is current.