Hello,
My name is Adam. I came to US on F1 and finished my masters in Dec 07. I was on OPT from Jan 08 to Aug 08 and after that My H1-B started from Oct 08 and is valid till Oct 2011.I have been continuously working from Aug 08 to till date. I have no issues with the pay stubs and my employer thus far.
My question is, If I wish to go back to F1(I understand I need to apply for change of status),
1. Will I be getting the OPT again as I have already used it in 2008. If so, Can I apply for 12 months and also for 17 month extension?
I went to my home country and got my H1 stamped in Dec 08.
2. Should I go back to my home country again to get my F1 stamped( considering My F1 is canceled with H1 stamping on it) ?
I understand I can apply for a change of status being in US.
3. What happens to my H1 in the future ? I have used my H1 from Oct -08 to till date, say 15 months. If I will be on F1 status from Feb 2010 till 2012(2 yrs), Can I comeback to H1 by applying for another change of status and utilize my remaining period in H1(21 months) being in US ?
Please help!
Thankyou
Adam
My name is Adam. I came to US on F1 and finished my masters in Dec 07. I was on OPT from Jan 08 to Aug 08 and after that My H1-B started from Oct 08 and is valid till Oct 2011.I have been continuously working from Aug 08 to till date. I have no issues with the pay stubs and my employer thus far.
My question is, If I wish to go back to F1(I understand I need to apply for change of status),
1. Will I be getting the OPT again as I have already used it in 2008. If so, Can I apply for 12 months and also for 17 month extension?
I went to my home country and got my H1 stamped in Dec 08.
2. Should I go back to my home country again to get my F1 stamped( considering My F1 is canceled with H1 stamping on it) ?
I understand I can apply for a change of status being in US.
3. What happens to my H1 in the future ? I have used my H1 from Oct -08 to till date, say 15 months. If I will be on F1 status from Feb 2010 till 2012(2 yrs), Can I comeback to H1 by applying for another change of status and utilize my remaining period in H1(21 months) being in US ?
Please help!
Thankyou
Adam
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