Hi Guys,
Good day. I am currently an F1 PhD student. I did my MS in 2012 and continued to Phd. But due to some circumstances, I will probably not be able to finish my Phd. So, I am thinking about getting into a job with H1B visa status directly from F1 visa status. So, my questions are:
1. Is it possible to go from F1 to H1B directly without getting an OPT ( if I can get an offer based on my MS degree) while staying in the US?
2. If I get a job in July 2015 will I be able to start then? Or do I need to wait until 2016 when my employer will apply for H1B and then if I get selected, then I can start my job?
3. If I cannot begin my job before my H1B kicks in, will I have to be a F1 student? Or Can I immediately start the job ( in july 2015) and then apply for H1B in April 2016?
Much appreciate for any answers.
Regards,
Good day. I am currently an F1 PhD student. I did my MS in 2012 and continued to Phd. But due to some circumstances, I will probably not be able to finish my Phd. So, I am thinking about getting into a job with H1B visa status directly from F1 visa status. So, my questions are:
1. Is it possible to go from F1 to H1B directly without getting an OPT ( if I can get an offer based on my MS degree) while staying in the US?
2. If I get a job in July 2015 will I be able to start then? Or do I need to wait until 2016 when my employer will apply for H1B and then if I get selected, then I can start my job?
3. If I cannot begin my job before my H1B kicks in, will I have to be a F1 student? Or Can I immediately start the job ( in july 2015) and then apply for H1B in April 2016?
Much appreciate for any answers.
Regards,
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