Travel during cap gap extension

[kumar2012]

Hi All,

I am on my 17 month STEM extension OPT which will expire on July 15th. My employer is filing for a H1 this April.

Can I travel to India on my cap gap extended i20 on August 1st and still return to the US with my cap gap i20 on August 10th?

My F1 is valid until October 28th, my EAD expires on July 15th. Also, my employer states that he has consulted an attorney who says I can travel while on cap gap. But my research on the internet so far indicated the other way. Please guide me.

Thanks for your time and patience. I really appreciate your input.

Regards

K