sandeeppalepu Posted December 9, 2011 Report Share Posted December 9, 2011 Hi, I am currently working on OPT & my opt ends on Nov-27th,2012. I am going to India on April 2nd-2012 & coming back on April 20th-2012. I am planning to file my H1B visa on April 1st -2012. Can I travel to India after filing my H1B visa? Is it a safe option or is better to file H1B visa after coming back from India. I worried because, if H1B slots are completed by April 20th, what is the next option I have? Link to comment
Attorney_24 Posted December 10, 2011 Report Share Posted December 10, 2011 Generally, when a H-1B petition is filed and change of status (COS) is requested, the COS will be considered abandoned, if the beneficiary travels while the petition is pending. Kindly consult with an immigration attorney with regards to timing related issues and available options. Link to comment
JoeF Posted December 10, 2011 Report Share Posted December 10, 2011 It is very unlikely that the H1 quota would be filled in April. This year it was open until late November. Link to comment
wiweq Posted December 14, 2011 Report Share Posted December 14, 2011 Hi, I am currently working on OPT & my opt ends on Nov-27th,2012. I am going to India on April 2nd-2012 & coming back on April 20th-2012. I am planning to file my H1B visa on April 1st -2012. Can I travel to India after filing my H1B visa? Is it a safe option or is better to file H1B visa after coming back from India. I worried because, if H1B slots are completed by April 20th, what is the next option I have? Let your employer file your H1b after coming back from India, i.e. after April 20th, 2012. As this year, next its also supposed to go till Oct, Nov, 2012. Link to comment
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