Travelling outside USA during the last semester. Is it advisable?

[DesiOPT-FaceBook-Admin]

This coming Fall Semester will be my last semester for Masters. I wish to travel to Europe for a few days during the semester for personal reasons(meeting friends). I'm on reduced course load this sem. (less than 9 credit hours in the Fall).

Can you please suggest is it advisable to leave the country during the graduating semester? Will it affect my immigration status?


This was posted on https://www.facebook.com/desiopt1 on July 19th 2013

[DesiOPT-FaceBook-Fan]

YOu can travel until you graduate

[DesiOPT-FaceBook-Fan]

Same question. I am already in India and travelling back. I don't think it should be a problem though. You do have to return for coursework right?

[DesiOPT-FaceBook-Fan]

That shouldn't be any problem when if you have Valid Passport and valid I-20. Just keep all imp. docs with you when you come back to USA. Good Luck.

[DesiOPT-FaceBook-Fan]

You are free to go even I traveled...Make sure that you have filled reduced course load form in univ befoe u travel

[DesiOPT-FaceBook-Fan]

i have travelled even after graduating while on OPT...if your paperwork is right, no problems at all...