International students on F-1 visas are being advised to exercise caution regarding travel plans ahead of the upcoming H-1B lottery. This warning comes as lottery registration occurs while students may be outside the U.S., raising concerns about reentry issues that could affect their ability to file for the lottery.
Key Details:
- Lottery registration occurs while students are outside the U.S.
- Reentry issues may cause students to miss critical filing windows, even if selected.
- Increased scrutiny at the border includes questions about work intent, OPT/STEM compliance, and prior travel history.
- Travel during this period poses risks, even for those on OPT or STEM OPT.
Students are encouraged to postpone non-essential travel until they receive lottery results and clarity on next steps, as complications could arise at the wrong time.
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Source: Poonam Gupta, Esq.