Hello,
I am working with a valid OPT (under F1 status) and have my EAD card. The authorization expires mid July and my employer will be applying for a work visa (H1B) for me in April. I don't know how long these take, however, I have to travel outside of US at the beginning of June and return within one week. So, at the time of travel I will be under a valid F1 status and a valid OPT (EAD authorization). I went outside of US for a week last year under the same circumstances and had no problem coming back in. However, now I am concerned that at the time of return there will be pending (or approved, depending on how long the process takes) H1B application under my name. Would this create confusion at the point of entry in the US upon my return in mid June? Would the immigration officer there be able to see that I have a pending H1B (or approved) and ask me to return to my country and get the visa? Is it safe at all to travel under these circumstances? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!

