Travel to India on OPT (passport lost)

[kiths]

Hello,

I have couple of questions to ask and need some opinion...
Lost my passport in the US, got a duplicate one. But it does not have US visa on it. Currently I am in OPT, is it safe only if have a permanent job or even having contract job in hand is good to travel. Is it better to travel after working for one or two months? Is there anything else that I should know to tackle this situation.

Thanks in advance,
K

[kabkaba]

First apply for duplicate I-94 if you have lost that with the old passport.
Then whenever you travel you will need valid F1 Visa, I-20 with travel signature, EAD card and job offer letter to return.

[kiths]

Thanks for your response.

I got a copy of my I-94 form and I was wondering how safe it is to travel on OPT without having H1B filled.

Thanks again!

[kabkaba]

You will need to get F1 visa in order to return in F1 status and there is always a risk involved in F1 application.

[kiths]

Is there any way out to avoid that risk

[kabkaba]

No way, other than not leaving the US.