Can someone travel to home country while the H1 transfer from company A to B is in process ?

My Friend recently switched employer and is on H1-B. The H1 transfer is currently in pending mode with USCIS as they need additional documents. He needs to travel to his home country due to emergency. Is there a way this person can travel to India and still retain the H1 status.



From the limited knowledge I have, I believe the H1 transfer needs to be completed after which the I-797 papers will be handed and these papers are required to come back to US.



Thanks for your inputs.Can someone travel to home country while the H1 transfer from company A to B is in process ?you need to go here and ask them for correct answer.



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