Question of going back to China during F-1 to H1B? zhenfu2005-12-02 23:39:03

I have a valid (valid till 06/2006) multi-entry F-1 visa now and my employer submitted application to change my F-1 to H-1B yesterday. But I must go back to China soon and return on 01/16/2006. My question is that if my application of changing F-1 to H-1B is approved before I come back, will I have a problem to reenter the US due to the change of my status? If my state date in H-1B is 01/20/2006, do I need to apply for H-1b visa in China?

Thanks for your help,

H1B status is not equal to H1b visa

of course it may depend on when your H1b status becomes valid

If you come back before 1/20, should be OK.

亲身经历:如果你离开,你必须要申请H1签证入美.