Can I travel outside the U.S. while my application to change status from H-4 to H1B is pending?

Answer

Travel while a change of status to H1B is pending automatically abandons the COS request, and “converts” the case to consular processing. Once approved, the person typically would need to obtain an H1B visa ‘stamp’ to be admitted in H1B status. (13.Nov.2017)

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