Travelling out of the country without a receipt

[nkaushik]

Hi
My L1 petition/I-94/visa has expired and my company has sent a new petition to INS and I am awaiting a receipt. For some personal emergency, I have to leave the country. Will be there be an issue with immigration
a) When I leave US?
b) When I come back to the country later?
I heard ppl advising me not to leave without a receipt since it will be marked as overstay and my next visa will be in jeopardy.

Please advise

Thanks,

[immihelp]

a) No.
b) That depends upon whether you have visa stamp expired or not. If visa stamp is valid, you can reenter. Else you have to get it stamped first before entering.

I don't see any problem in leaving without receipt.