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Can I leave the U.S. while waiting for the EAD and return before receiving the EAD?

April 26, 2017EAD leave Return waiting

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Can I leave the U.S. while waiting for the EAD and return before receiving the EAD?

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If you leave the U.S. and re-enter with a B visa, you will have an I-94 card that shows that you have been admitted under B status, and you will have lost your F-1 status. Hence, your OPT application and card will be invalid .