visit India after applying H1 visa

[gapfriend]

Hi

I am on H4 visa .

I entered USA in january 2012

i am planning to apply for H1 on april 2013.menawhile i am planning to visit India.

when will be my status change?

can i visit India after applying H1?

[Attorney_11]

Travel during a pending change of status will result in an abandonment of the change of status request. Timing is an important consideration. It is recommended that the advise of a competent credible immigration attorney be sought to determine a personalized legal strategy.