Seeking guidance regarding visa status and travel plans

Sanskriti

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I am currently on a NON Stem OPT (F1) expiring July 21, 2024, and facing a dilemma regarding my travel plans and visa status.

Given my situation of doing unpaid contract work and intending to pursue another course for DAY 1 CPT( have not yet transferred SEVIS), I'm uncertain about the best approach for visiting my family in India. Specifically, I'm torn between two options:

  1. Using my I20 from Boston University for travel in May-June 2024, with my OPT expiring in July 2024.
  2. Transferring my SEVIS, securing a full-time job, and then traveling on my I20 from a DAY 1 CPT university.
I'm afraid to travel on DAY 1 CPT due to potential scrutiny from immigration officers.

Could you kindly provide guidance on the best course of action to visit my family in India without facing any consequences?
 
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