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H1b lottery not selected, EAD & OPT 17 month extension expiring
Greetings,
I am working currently on OPT extension (the 17 month extension period). I had applied for my H-1 Visa but unfortunately did not get selected in the lottery. My OPT/EAD expires January 31st 2015 and my student visa expires April 15th 2015. I wanted to know what my options are to apply for H-1 next year. I know I have to stop working once my OPT/EAD expires. If I apply on April 1st for 2015 quota of H-1b what will be the status of my stay after my student visa expires on April 15th 2015.
My company is supportive, so I am exploring other options. Can I file for a green card based on employment? If yes how long does it take to get to the EAD stage of the processing?
Can I enroll with another university to continue working by taking advantage of CPT. If so how does the visa extension or renewal for an F-1 visa work?
Also my company has some branches overseas? Can I transfer my employment to that country and then apply for a business visa to work in the US. If yes when I do come to the US on a business visa can I apply for immigration while I am on that visa.
I understand that I have asked too many questions. I hope that this community can help me gain some knowledge on the situation that I am in. I appreciate the time & effort the members of this community put in.
Thanks & Regards,
Salman
I am working currently on OPT extension (the 17 month extension period). I had applied for my H-1 Visa but unfortunately did not get selected in the lottery. My OPT/EAD expires January 31st 2015 and my student visa expires April 15th 2015. I wanted to know what my options are to apply for H-1 next year. I know I have to stop working once my OPT/EAD expires. If I apply on April 1st for 2015 quota of H-1b what will be the status of my stay after my student visa expires on April 15th 2015.
My company is supportive, so I am exploring other options. Can I file for a green card based on employment? If yes how long does it take to get to the EAD stage of the processing?
Can I enroll with another university to continue working by taking advantage of CPT. If so how does the visa extension or renewal for an F-1 visa work?
Also my company has some branches overseas? Can I transfer my employment to that country and then apply for a business visa to work in the US. If yes when I do come to the US on a business visa can I apply for immigration while I am on that visa.
I understand that I have asked too many questions. I hope that this community can help me gain some knowledge on the situation that I am in. I appreciate the time & effort the members of this community put in.
Thanks & Regards,
Salman
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