Travel on OPT with Job offer

[ritzambi]

Hi
My OPT started this moth. I already have a job offer, infact I start the job from May 15th. I need to goto Indian June end due to my sister's marriage - can I do that?
OPT card says single entry - but can get proof of job from my employer, and also - I have not completely graduated - I can get letter from school saying that I graduate in Dec.
Will travel o India be safe?
Thanks.

 

[faith777]

Do you have a valid visa? OPT is not an entry permit. If you do not have a valid visa you will need to go and have your visa stamped.
If you have applied for post-completion OPT (i.e. for OPT after graduation), it is not recommended that you travel outside the U.S. until you receive the actual EAD card. If you do, you could be denied re-entry to the U.S.
If you must travel, in order to ensure re-entry to the U.S., you should have:
- your I-20 form with the OPT endorsement
- valid passport
- valid F-1 visa
- letter from an employer certifying OPT temporary employment in a position related to your field of study
- OPT employment authorization card
Immigration or Consular Officers can ask you to prove non-immigrant intent, and though this is not commonly used as a reason to deny entry under OPT, it is possible. To be safe, you should have some evidence that you plan to return to your home country after you complete your OPT, such as a job offer in your home country, evidence of strong family ties there, or property ownership, etc.