Travel during TN1 to H1B in Process

[Calgarykings]

My company is initiating H1B process for me. Currently I am on TN1 status with family on TD. Does starting the H1B process has any effects on me and my family travelling outside of USA? My TN1/TD are valid untill 2021. Can we be denied entry while returning back to US while app is in process?

 

[nelsona]

The I-129 is the company's petition, not yours, so your leaving does not constitute abandonment of the process. However, if your dependents files I-539 to change to H4, these *could* be cancelled, but that is not a worry, because your I-129/I-539 petitions wouldn't affect the TN (or the TDs) until they are approved, so re-entry on TN (and TD) is still allowed until then. Once H1 is approved, family can easily get H4 if it isn;t approved at same time.
So no concerns.