OPT & H1B Question / Help

[Webevaluator]

I've a Masters degree (US) and currently on OPT, which is valid until the end of Oct '07 and am working for Company-X. But, it is Company-Y who has sponsored me a H1B visa. The effective start date of that H1B is Oct 1, 2007.

My question / doubt here is, do i compulsorily need to quit my job with Company-X before Oct 1, 2007 (Since the effective start date of H1B is Oct 1, 2007) or can i continue to work in Company-X until the validity of my OPT (which is till the end of Oct 2007) and then join the Company-Y, who has sponsored my H1B?

Let me know if i can provide more information to get my doubts clarified. Any help is highly appreciated.

- Web Analytic

[topcatin]

Since your H1 starts on Oct1st, your OPT automatically becomes void and your visa status changes to H1.Your H1 is filed by this other employer and Yes you need to work or authorized to work for the one who filed your visa.