Currently on F1, will file for OPT, have a job offer-travelling to India before job

kunal1900

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Hi:

I am currently pursuing an MBA degree and am graduating in May 15. I will file for my OPT in the coming week. I have a job offer and my projected start date is July 15. I wish to trsvel to India between May and July.

Is it safe to travel on my OPT? Should I ask my company to file for my H1 once I am back from India or should I insist that they file it before I leave?

Will filing for an H-1 visa in July instead of April make any difference?

Most importantly, would it be safe to travel on an OPT with a job offer in hand?
 
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