H1B lottery required with I-140 approved (F1 status in between)?

[h1bdude]

Hi everyone, here is my situation:

1. First 6 years of H1B ended in 2019.
2. Got I-140 approved in 2018.
3. H1B extended for another 3 years, 2019 - 2022.
4. In 2020, I switched from H1B to F1 to pursue MBA.
5. I have used all of my OPT for my previous Master's degree, cannot use OPT post-MBA.

For full-time positions post-MBA (in 2022), is my H1B considered cap exempt? Or will I have to go through lottery process again?

Thanks!

[rkk09]

Hi,
You can file H1B change of status petition under CAP exempt.
All the best.
Thanks

[h1bdude]

Thanks for the reply.