F1 OPT stamping, spouse on O1

[ajd]

Hi,
I am currently on F1 OPT and intend to travel to India to visit my family. I need to get my F1 stamping done. My spouse is on O1, and has not filed for permanent immigration.

1. Is there be a potential concern when I go for my stamping to the consulate given that my spouse is on O1? This is mainly regarding demonstrating home ties in case of F1.

I used to be on O3 but I changes to F1 to study and gather work experience on OPT. I attended a reputed school.

2. Is this change a potential concern too?

I will have around 4 months left on my OPT at the time of the interview.

3. Do I need to have at least "X" number of months left on my OPT to be able to get the stamping done without any issues?

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks

[RS269]

Hello,

I am in a similar situation. I am planning to travel to my home country in early November and my F1-visa stamp is expired. I got my STEM OPT extension approved until July 2021. My husband is on an H1-B visa with an approved I-140 via EB2 category. Is it travel abroad recommended to renew my F1 visa at the consulate with my spouse being an H1B visa holder and having an approved I-140? His I-140 was approved before our marriage. Is their risk involved as my immigrant intent can be questioned for F1 visa renewal? Would it be better to get H4-EAD instead?

Please share your experience if you were able to successfully get your F1 visa stamp renewed, or if you have advice to share.

Thank you.