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  • HELP!!!:Apply for H1B while on F1 Visa

    I'm currently doing my masters on F1 Visa. My Masters is scheduled to be completed by beginning of May 09.

    Can I apply for H1B in the regular quota this year (Apr-2008)? (I did not receive my bachelor degree in the US, but in my home country)

    In case if my H1B Application is approved, The effective date of the H1B Application would be 1st Oct-2008.
    Will my status automatically change from F1 to H1 on 1st Oct-2008? Will I be able to complete my last two graduate semesters ?
    Last edited by chitterfisho0; 04-02-2008, 04:28 PM.

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    If you have an employer, you can apply in General cap this year assuming they can get everything ready in 2 days (I doubt it). Degrees from outside the U.S. may need to be evaluated which may take a few days. The cap will most likely be exhausted in the first 5 days.

    If you do so... and if you want to complete your MS..

    Do not request Change of Status along the H1 petition (I129). This way your status does not change automatically on Oct 1st and you can remain on F1 status. This is way you will get the H1 approved without the attached I-94. Come back and ask more questions once you are reay to use the approved H1.
    Last edited by DMX17; 04-02-2008, 05:58 PM.
    Check out H1 FAQs first!
    http://www.immihelp.com/visas/h1b/h1-visa-faq.html

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