Critical situation - H1/H4

[samita_friendly]

Hi...I did my masters in US and I am applying for my H1 on Apr 1st, 2008 as my OPT expires in 2nd week of May. But, I have to go to India from Apr 20-May 30 for my wedding. My Fiance in an H1 holder. Which is the safest way for me to come back to US and start working? Can I travel when my application is pending? If I come in H4, what happens to my pending H1 application? Orelse can I apply in premium processing, and while coming back, get my H1 stamped from India if it gets approved?

 

[GotPR?]

If you travel when application is pending, I'd guess you need to get H1 stamp before starting the work.