I am working in the U.S. under OPT and I'd like to travel internationally (Italy) this summer.

- applied for H-1B this April 08.
- my F-1 visa expired in May 07.

I understand EAD does not guarantee the re-entry to the U.S. but is there any way I can just travel under my OPT?

If your OPT has been approved and you depart before you get a job, your OPT ends and you cannot reenter unless you have a written job offer.

If you have a job, you may travel and reenter to resume work at the same job or you have a written offer for another job.

If your request for OPT is pending, you may reenter to search for employment.

Ciao.. :)