Currently on H4 (no stamp yet) but prev H1 valid until 2018

[neal2602]

Hi All -
I recently resigned from my job (i used to hold an H1 which is due to expire in Oct 2018).
I did file for my COS to H4. I plan on going to India in 2 months time.

My questions-
- Does the H1 stamp on my passport mean anything (or is it deemed invalid since i resigned)
- If the above answer is no, Can i travel through UK/Europe (since i wont have any stamp on my passport)

Please help ! Thanks

[raghvi]

Hi All -
I recently resigned from my job (i used to hold an H1 which is due to expire in Oct 2018).
I did file for my COS to H4. I plan on going to India in 2 months time.

My questions-
- Does the H1 stamp on my passport mean anything (or is it deemed invalid since i resigned)
- If the above answer is no, Can i travel through UK/Europe (since i wont have any stamp on my passport)

Please help ! Thanks

Your H1 visa is valid, its just that you are no longer in a valid H1 status. For travel purposes from Europe back to India, it should be good.

This is my opinion not legal advice.