Travel Tips for F-1 Students on OPT or Planning a Change of Status to H-1B

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“If you are an F-1 student who has applied for or is working on optional practical training (OPT) or who is or will be the beneficiary of a petition to change status to H-1B in this year’s H-1B cap filing season, make sure you understand the risks and requirements of international travel.
Traveling abroad while awaiting a change of status to H-1B could affect your F-1 status, your ability to change status, and your ability to reenter the United States.
The summer transfer season for consular officers at U.S. consulates abroad may impact visa processing in the coming months.”