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Let me preface this post with some context: I'm 24, from England and arrived in the US on a H1-B visa in February. I graduated in August 2009 with a BSc degree in business & IT.
Ok, I love my [new] job. I am, however, planning what I want to do with my life over the next few years. One of those things includes backpacking for 12-18 months. Obviously, my H1-B status would be impacted by such activities. Considering I've already set up a home here and want to become a permanent resident (one day), this is a complicated decision for me.
A few theoretical questions (thanks in advance for any input!):
Could I leave the US in a couple of years and re-enter on my [extended] H1-B?
If not, could I adjust my status to get an EAD and re-enter with that?
Or is my only option to file for AOS and plan for extended foreign travel once I become a permanent resident?
Ok, I love my [new] job. I am, however, planning what I want to do with my life over the next few years. One of those things includes backpacking for 12-18 months. Obviously, my H1-B status would be impacted by such activities. Considering I've already set up a home here and want to become a permanent resident (one day), this is a complicated decision for me.
A few theoretical questions (thanks in advance for any input!):
Could I leave the US in a couple of years and re-enter on my [extended] H1-B?
If not, could I adjust my status to get an EAD and re-enter with that?
Or is my only option to file for AOS and plan for extended foreign travel once I become a permanent resident?
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