Travel to India while H1 Transfer

[phatakmah]

I changed a company and already submitted documents for H1 transfer. Even after 1.5 month, I havent received the receipt from INS. I already booked a ticket for India and going by end of next week. When I spoke to lawyer, he said there wont be any problems with existing visa papers of the old company. But if has cancelled the visa then I can show the H1 transfer receipt which I would get in a month or so.
Do you know a simillar case and if yes, then any problem in Immigration while coming back to US?
Thanks.

 

[GC_DJ]

I changed a company and already submitted documents for H1 transfer. Even after 1.5 month, I havent received the receipt from INS. I already booked a ticket for India and going by end of next week. When I spoke to lawyer, he said there wont be any problems with existing visa papers of the old company. But if has cancelled the visa then I can show the H1 transfer receipt which I would get in a month or so.
Do you know a simillar case and if yes, then any problem in Immigration while coming back to US?
Thanks.

Get an expert advice from a good attorney. My understanding is you are not supposed to leave the country while the transfer is in progress. As you said if your previous company cancel your H-1 you will be stuck. I don't think they would accept the receipt notice as valid document. Best thing to do is convert H-1 to premium and get approval notice before you leave the country.