Tweet
OPT to CPT transfer
Hi everyone,
I'm currently on OPT that expires on March 6th, 2017. I'm looking at joining another program to maintain my status for the next H1B cycle. During the SEVIS transfer I heard that I shouldn't be working (actually not getting paid) until the new I-20 is ready with the new authorization date, so basically I should ask my employer to not pay me for that period of time.
Is there a way to avoid such gap? I can join a program that starts in Jan, what is risk of keep working on the existing OPT until I get the new I-20 with a new date and give it to my employer?
Your valuable advice is highly appreciated!
I'm currently on OPT that expires on March 6th, 2017. I'm looking at joining another program to maintain my status for the next H1B cycle. During the SEVIS transfer I heard that I shouldn't be working (actually not getting paid) until the new I-20 is ready with the new authorization date, so basically I should ask my employer to not pay me for that period of time.
Is there a way to avoid such gap? I can join a program that starts in Jan, what is risk of keep working on the existing OPT until I get the new I-20 with a new date and give it to my employer?
Your valuable advice is highly appreciated!
