On F1 Visa- goin to India in december, I-20 valid till december 31st 2007

[Sowmy]

Hi,
I have a situation where by I am on F1 Visa till 2011.But My I-20 is valid only till december 31st 2007 and i am graduating . I am going to india in december to get married and will be returning to the US on 22nd in single status. I want to know if there will be any problem at the port of entry as i will be cutting it close to december 31st. I will have one exam pending after I return. Can you please let me know if there are any risks of denial to enter US? also I am applying for OPT next week and should be starting it from january 2008.But I wont have my EAD card on me when im travelling. What are the documents I need to keep with me as proof?

Plz Note:I have to go to india this december as my fiancee has his GC pending and he is on H1 and I cannot declare as married since I am on F1 and want to retain my status and not change to H4.

 

[Johnkent]

Hi,
I have a situation where by I am on F1 Visa till 2011.But My I-20 is valid only till december 31st 2007 and i am graduating . I am going to india in december to get married and will be returning to the US on 22nd in single status. I want to know if there will be any problem at the port of entry as i will be cutting it close to december 31st. I will have one exam pending after I return. Can you please let me know if there are any risks of denial to enter US? also I am applying for OPT next week and should be starting it from january 2008.But I wont have my EAD card on me when im travelling. What are the documents I need to keep with me as proof?

Plz Note:I have to go to india this december as my fiancee has his GC pending and he is on H1 and I cannot declare as married since I am on F1 and want to retain my status and not change to H4.

Its been advised that you don't apply for OPT and then fly overseas. U might wanna wait and apply for the OPT when u get back. About reentry thou, as long as your international advisor signs your I-20, u should be fine.

 

[LucyMO]

and why would you post your F-1 question in a DV lottery subforum????

I have to go to india this december as my fiancee has his GC pending and he is on H1 and I cannot declare as married since I am on F1 and want to retain my status and not change to H4.

it doesn't matter whether you are married and your spouse is on H1. The immigration/consular officer will not make you get H4 status. You can retain your F-1 status.