H4 H1-B Travel

[mejantoo]

Hi All,

I have a question one of the company is planning to file my H1-B this year and the process will start in the month of April 2013 So if everything goes well I can start working from 1st Oct 2013

But my issue is I would like to travel to India in the month of April 2013 for some family reasons

As one company has filed for my H1-B will I face any problem

Can you advise me whether I can leave US and come back when I am applying for Change of Status from H4 to H1-B

[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.