"...But i learned that if the student travels in between COS request ( change of status from OPT to H1) his COS request will be dropped considering the student abandoned his COS request..." " So my question to u all is, can i still travel as an OPT STUDENT when i have my h1 approved as of 11/01/06 ..." THESE ARE 2 CONFLICTING STATEMENT.... is your H1 still in the process or is it already approed. 1. if your H1 is still in the process, and your OPT has expired, you can stay here for 60 days. BUT YOU CANT TRAVEL. 2. if you still have your OPT, and your H1 is approved, then you can travel.