Hi,
I am in a tough situation and would truly appreciate any help I can get to understand my options.
I am on H1B right now which is set to expire on May 16th 2014. I recently got to know that my current employer is unable to extend my contract further. I am trying to get myself another job but in case I am unable to find one by then, can I change my status from H1 to H4 and continue to look for a job? Lets say I dont find another job until Jan 2015, so will I be able to apply for an H1 at that time? Will the 2015 H1 be cap counted? if it is not cap counted, will I need to wait until Oct 2015 to change my status from h4 to h1?
I am in a tough situation and would truly appreciate any help I can get to understand my options.
I am on H1B right now which is set to expire on May 16th 2014. I recently got to know that my current employer is unable to extend my contract further. I am trying to get myself another job but in case I am unable to find one by then, can I change my status from H1 to H4 and continue to look for a job? Lets say I dont find another job until Jan 2015, so will I be able to apply for an H1 at that time? Will the 2015 H1 be cap counted? if it is not cap counted, will I need to wait until Oct 2015 to change my status from h4 to h1?
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