Is it safe to travel to India while on OPT?

It is not advisable to travel while on OPT. if you must travel bring evidence of your opt eligiblity, and have a valid passport.

Can I travel before OPT is approved?

International Travel is NOT recommended before the OPT is approved and before you have received your EAD card. If your OPT application is rejected or denied while you are outside of the U.S., you will not able to re-enter the U.S. in F-1 status.

Can we travel to India while H1B extension is pending?

You can travel to India while H1B extension is in progress and visa is still valid for re-entry. You will have to get the hard copy of your approved H1B’s i797 and apply for an H1B visa at the US embassy before you can enter the USA with NEWLY approved H1B extended petition.

Can you leave country while waiting for OPT?

IMPORTANT NOTE: A student can travel outside the U.S. while an OPT application is pending as long as they re-enter the U.S. before their program completion date.

Can you travel on stem OPT?

Travel while on OPT is not restricted. However, in order to reenter the US after you complete your degree and during the entire OPT period, you should be in possession of your EAD card, OPT I-20 with travel signature, a valid F-1 visa, a valid passport, and a letter from your employer verifying employment.

Is it safe to travel during OPT?

Travel during the OPT application process is allowed, but not recommended as it poses certain risks. For OPT STEM Extension: If you are denied for OPT STEM Extension while outside the United States after your OPT EAD end date, you will not be able to re-enter or reapply. Your F-1 status will end.

Can I travel while my H1B extension is pending?

Traveling while an extension of status petition is pending with USCIS is permissible. You must alert the International Center of any travel plans while your H-1B extension is pending with USCIS. If the extension is approved while you are abroad, you must re-enter the US using that Approval Notice.