STEM OPT Extension, E-veify Program and Cap-Gap

[riy]

Hi all

Current Visa Status: F1 with STEM OPT (Nov 2011 expiration)

Current Job status: Working on a contract basis with Company A (E-verify company) but won't process my H1B petition.

Anticipated future: Getting an offer soon from the company B (not E-verify, but willing to sponser H1B).

So if my application (filed for premium processing on Apr 1 2011) gets accepted on Apr 15 2011, When can I start working ?

If the beginning date of working under H1B is Oct 1 2011, then Can I still join this company earlier by the provisions on cap-gap extension. Please remember that I am on the STEM extension and this company is not a party of E-verify program.

Also, if the contract with my current employer ends on June 2011, Do I have to leave US at any point. ( I have had 9 days in the OPT period without employment)

Thanks
RIY

[kabkaba]

AFAIK you will not be able to join a non-everified employer before Oct 1. Cap-gap does not apply to you since your OPT ends after Oct 1.
You are allowed up to 120 days of unemployment over the entire 29 month period.

[phoenixnavi]

Similar Question with E-Verify and Cap Gap

Hi all

Current Visa Status: F1 with STEM OPT (May 2011 expiration). Currently on STEM Extension of 17months

Current Job status: Working with Company A (E-verify company) as a contractor for Company B but company A won't process my H1B petition.

Anticipated future: Recieved an offer from company B (not E-verify, but willing to sponser H1B).

So if my application (filed for premium processing on Apr 1 2011) gets accepted on Apr 15 2011, Can i continue to work with company A (e-verified)
from May 2011 untill Oct 1st 2011 under Cap Gap Extension?

Will i have to leave US at any point

Thanks in advance for your assistance

Regards
phoenix