Travelling abroad between approval of H1B application and October 1

[tp43]

Hi,

I would be grateful if you could help me with the following issue:

I am currently under a J1 visa status but the company i trained with filed a H1B under premium processing for me. I am sending the additional documentation requested this week, so I should have a final answer re the H1B approval shortly.

The thing is that I am planning to travel outside of the US in August : i.e. between the decision re my visa (which I hope, let's be positive, will be in my favor) and the effect of the H1B (oct 1)? We did ask for regular consular service in the application (not change of status). I believe that i could reenter the US with my J1 in early september without jeopardizing my H1B status for october.

Can you confirm my understanding?

Thank you very much again for your help

[shervin143]

Yes. Since the H1B is filed for consular process, you leaving and re-entering in J1 will not have any impact on the H1B processing or approval.

[tp43]

Thank you very much for your feedback