I was on F1 for a year, and after I finished classes, during my grace period I applied for a status change for a B1, and got declined. There was a note that I can fill the reconsideration within 30 days, which I did. Now I am waiting for a decision again.
I want to leave US in the end of July anyway, even if my visa will be changed. I read that it takes up to five month to review the case, and my question is - can I leave the country if my case is still in the process, or I need to wait for the decision in the USA? I was told that I can not do it, because I already stayed over my F1 grace period and it will cause problems if I leave before my status is changed.
Thank you!

