问一下OPT期间已经申请H1b出境的问题

Cyrenaaaaa

打了好久USCIS的电话都打不到，先来论坛问问看 求论坛大神解答

我的情况有点复杂

我现在在OPT（OPT今年5月20号到期），公司在4月已经提交了H1B申请，走的non-pp所以到现在暂时没有任何消息。
我个人的F1 Visa已经过期了。

公司下礼拜需要2个人去深圳出差，因为我会中文所以希望我能跟着，我家住香港所以是难得的机会可以趁机回一次家！
问题是...我这样尴尬的身份，是不是不该在这个关键时候出境？我的F1签证过期了，所以出境了也进不了美国对不对？
出差的时间最多1-2个礼拜，所以在这么短时间内我应该也没办法renew我的签证。
如果以travel visa回来，就没办法继续工作，除非我抽到了H1b？

是不是这次没办法回家看爸妈看狗狗了已经快2年没有回家所以真的很想借这次机会回一次家。

有什么办法吗？

谢谢了！唯一的钱撒掉了 求建议！

sakuraxin

我觉得你最好问问你的律师 如果是4月1号之前出差的话 可能还好办一点 我的也没有消息呢 焦急等待中。。。

我就是米粒

我觉得po主自己分析的挺好的，签证过期了，来不及renew的话就回不来，保险点还是不要出境了

Cyrenaaaaa

我就是米粒 发表于 2015-4-24 11:45
我觉得po主自己分析的挺好的，签证过期了，来不及renew的话就回不来，保险点还是不要出境了 ...

嗯嗯 综合一下还是不要出境了
回去了有没有时间renew 就算renew也不一定过的了 毕竟opt快结束了

海澜Sunny天

这种情况一定是不回去，乖乖呆在美国等H1B

小云儿飞呀飞

祝福好运

zyj2240

还是别回去了。。等得到确切消息后就算请假回去都值！祝早日收到消息！

wikitang

听说是没关系

呆呆出闲置

来看答案

YRrrrr

upupup

用户1557136452

祝福吧，觉得还是呆着

ZBZB2003

还是别回去了吧 尽管不太懂 祝LZ好运！

Silver0917

http://www.murthy.com/2014/08/28/h1b-transition-issues-international-travel/

H1B Transition Issues: International Travel

August 28, 2014

Originally posted 26.May.2012, this MurthyDotCom NewsBrief has been updated for our readers.

It is the time of year when many former F-1 students are transitioning to H1B status. We at the Murthy Law Firm have some thoughts regarding travel considerations for F-1 students who need or want to go abroad while transitioning to H1B status. Many F-1 students wish to travel abroad to visit family and friends at some point during their F-1 status. Those who are transitioning to H1B status often inquire as to how travel will affect their change to H1B status. These concerns usually involve potential travel after the filing of the H1B petition, but prior to the requested employment start date. [See also H1B Status Transition after Completion of F-1 D/S Status (10.Sep.2010), available on MurthyDotCom.]

F-1 Travel Prior to Start Date of Approved H1B

As a general rule, if one travels abroad while a change-of-status application is pending, the application for change of status will be deemed abandoned. If an H1B petition is filed requesting a change-of-status for a future start date, and the individual departs the U.S. after the case has been approved, then the change-of-status request will generally not be abandoned. However, in order to avoid abandoning the request for the change in status, the individual must return to the United States in the same nonimmigrant status held when s/he departed, and this return must occur prior to the start date of the approved H1B change of status.

It is the position of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) that the last action taken on one’s status governs. In the context of travel after H1B approval, the last action is considered to be the start date of the H1B. This is explained in our article, Travel After Change-of-Status Approval with Future Start Date (06.May.2005).

Travel on OPT Transitioning to H1B Petition

The concepts and rules explained above are most commonly used by students working pursuant to Optional Practical Training (OPT). There are some additional considerations for such students when contemplating travel abroad. Students need to make sure that they have all necessary travel documents prior to departure.

A student at least must have the following valid, unexpired documents: F-1 visa, OPT card, passport, and a Form I-20 endorsed for travel. To reenter in F-1 OPT status, the student must have a job or job offer when s/he departs the United States and must be returning to work in the offered job.

Example: An employer files an H1B cap-subject petition for an F-1 student on April 1, 2014. The H1B petition requests a change of status from F-1 to H1B, with a start date of October 1, 2014. The student's OPT is valid until November 30, 2014. The H1B petition is approved on July 1, 2014. The F-1 student leaves for travel abroad on August 1, 2014 and reenters the United States in F-1 OPT status on September 1, 2014. Based on these facts, the change of status to H1B would take effect on October 1, 2014, because the change of status on that date is regarded as the last action.

Be Cautious of Travel During H1B Cap-Gap Relief

As explained, travel on OPT requires a valid, unexpired OPT card. Some students have extended permission to work after the expiration of the OPT under what is known as "cap-gap" relief. These students may remain in the United States and benefit from cap gap. However, this option will be lost if they travel outside the United States. They would not be able to return to the U.S. to utilize the remaining F-1 OPT cap-gap time. Students in this situation should consult with a qualified immigration attorney prior to planning any travel abroad.

Conclusion

Students often use some of the time during their transition from school to professional employment to travel to their home countries. As explained in this article, this is an option for some students, but not for others. Students should seek proper advice regarding their travel plans, so that they can understand their options and risks. The attorneys at the Murthy Law Firm are available to provide this guidance.

Silver0917

Silver0917 发表于 2015-4-27 06:19
http://www.murthy.com/2014/08/28/h1b-transition-issues-international-travel/

H1B Transition Issues: ...

我和你也有同样的问题，我OPT是6月9日过期，我很好的朋友在6月14日生日，我很想回国参加。我F1 VISA过期了，护照没过期，I20过期了，EAD卡没过期。

但是我看了很多网上的信息，USCIS上面很模棱两可，没有准确的答案，但是我觉得是偏向最好不要回国。所以我建议你，和公司说一下，说你现在的身份问题，暂时不能回国。或者在确切点，问一下律师。

我也申请了H1B，不过不是PP，还在等消息，祝好运。