my f1 has expired and am currently on opt, i will start working with intel from april 2016 and they will file for h1. I wanted to know teh risk in travelling to india in july if my h1 gets selected/not selected in the lottery.

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my f1 has expired and am currently on opt, i will start working with intel from april 2016 and they will file for h1. I wanted to know the risk in travelling to india in july 2016, if my h1 gets selected/not selected in the lottery.
asked Mar 2, 2016 in F1, CPT, OPTs by 29.namita (150 points) | 190 views

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It is not a very good idea to travel on OPT while the H1B is pending.  Please wait until the H1B is approved, get a visa stamped and return on H1B Visa.
answered Mar 2, 2016 by dan (23,616 points)

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