Doubts regarding OPT and H1-b

[sac_kumar]

Hi Everyone,
I am currently working company X on my OPT, and
i have got approved my H1 2 days back with Company Y.

Can i continue working with X until i find a project through Y(consulting company)?

Is it legal to work thru X on my OPT even though i got approved my H1 with Y?

Please clarify my doubts!! help would be greatly appreciated!!!
please guide me in the right and legal path...

[topcatin]

Once h1 starts, you should work for the employer who filed your H1 and your OPT becomes void when H1 starts.

[orion]

If your I797 approval form came with a new I-94 attached then your status has already been changed to H1 from F1. Your OPT is no more valid and your H1 status has taken over. You cannot work with X or for that matter with anyone other than Y.

[bhaarathm]

Is there a grace period to switch from OPT to H1-B visa ?

[JyothiReddy]

there's nothing like grace period.
if your approved H1 comes with COS(new I-94)--you are by default on H1 from the start date
if NO to above situation--- you are on OPT