My H1B was selected in the lottery, but it is still pending. If I travel outside the U.S. now, will that result in my H1B being denied?

Answer

Generally speaking, if a person travels while an H1B petition is pending, any change-of-status request would be abandoned and the case could be approved only for consular notification. (14.Aug.2019)

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