F- to H1B petition denied, for traveling After Filing a Request for a COS. Can i travel to Canada and get Stamping done to get my I-94?

[chetan507]

My Change of status denied from F-1 to H1B for travelling out of country for family reasons. I returned to states on OPT extension while my H1 petition is in the processing state. I have my opt until Nov ending. I was told to travel out of country and get visa stamped.

 

My question is Can i travel to Canada and attend an interview? Or I must go to home country and get the visa stamping done? I am confused, because my employer said it is okay to go to Canada for visa interview. But  few of my coworkers said I should travel to home country only.

 

Please reply, any inputs are highly appreciated.

 

[jairichi]

You can go to Canada but home country is the best option.

[rahul412]

Yes you can, but home country will be the best option.