H1B Renewal query

[sadhviM]

Hi,

My H1B visa is expiring is on 1st Oct 08. I have applied for H1 B renewal but unfortunately I need to leave US to India for my marriage on 25th Oct 08.

I know I am surely not going to get my petition papers till then but I will be getting my Receipt# till then.

My concern is, can I go to India with the receipt# and get my petition there and thereafter get my H1B stamped in India? Do I loose the benefit of getting H1B extended visa if I travel out of the country after getting my receipt# but before getting my new petition?

Thanks

[txh1b]

Go for premium processing on the H1b immediately. This will be the best option considering that your H1b is expiring and you will not be allowed inside without a I797/visa that has not expired.

You can get the petition mailed to you in India fine. No, travel does not invalidate your extension.