About Opt Extension without Applying H-1

[hemanthray]

Hi I am Hemanth, I am a Graduate now and on OPT start Date June 24th 2008 till June 24 2009. I am planning to Extend my OPT this Term Rather Than applying for my H-1. I came to know from one of my friend that OPT Extension is only for people who has applied H-1 in Master's Quota and people who have not got their H-1 for any Reason.

Is that True.The Main problem which i Have is my Employer is not applying my H-1 this time because my pay is less than for H-1 candidate and he feels to hire people who don't have and pay restrictions but his company is a E-verified company.

So Could you help me out in this case as letting me know whether my OPT will be Extended(Or Rules depending on OPT and H-1)or I have to go to an Employer who is ready to apply my H-1 this time.

I would be most thankful for helping me out


Thanks regards

Hemanth

[txh1b]

Triplicate.