Hello everyone,
I'm new to this forum and the States and need some advice.
The case:
I have a BSc degree and a MSc from England and applied at a well known US university for another MSc and entered the States in August this year. I have almost 4 years of work experience in the same field as my first Maters. I do not need the second Master's that much and would rather get back to the industry asap.
The questions:
- Is it possible for me to get a H1 (is H1B the same?) visa without finishing my studies or getting an OPT (i.e. directly from F1 to H1)?
- Do I need to be employed by a company first and then the company can apply for H1? if this is the case does it mean the answer to the first question is negative? (as I cannot be employed while on F1)
- What's my best bet to get out of the university and work asap?
Your questions answered:
Why? I prefer to work full-time and study part-time
Location? DC
Your help is appreciated in advance.
-meepy
I'm new to this forum and the States and need some advice.
The case:
I have a BSc degree and a MSc from England and applied at a well known US university for another MSc and entered the States in August this year. I have almost 4 years of work experience in the same field as my first Maters. I do not need the second Master's that much and would rather get back to the industry asap.
The questions:
- Is it possible for me to get a H1 (is H1B the same?) visa without finishing my studies or getting an OPT (i.e. directly from F1 to H1)?
- Do I need to be employed by a company first and then the company can apply for H1? if this is the case does it mean the answer to the first question is negative? (as I cannot be employed while on F1)
- What's my best bet to get out of the university and work asap?
Your questions answered:
Why? I prefer to work full-time and study part-time
Location? DC
Your help is appreciated in advance.
-meepy
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