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Hi guy_2000, In your last post, did you mean you got a conclusive answer? 100% sure that we are no longer subject from the cap? Is this from a lawyer. Look at this link: http://www.visalaw.com/04dec3/2dec304.html Go to Question 'How does the H-1B cap affect an immigrant who requests a...

F1 to H1B to F1 to H1B Hi Rajiv, Advance thanks for answering the following questions. Timeline for clarity: I have some questions regarding switching from H1B to F1 status. My case is a little different in that I entered the US with an F1 visa. After getting my degree in Master of...

h1 to f1 to h1 LucyMO, Thank you for answering questions in this forum. I'm currently in H1B. I will be filing my change of status to F1 for my MBA. After I graduate, am I still part of the cap if I want to work under H1? Is the application considered a change of status or is it a...

GUY_2000, This is exactly the same question that I have. Were you able to get an answer? -Romaldo

Hi Vikas, I'm in the same boat. I entered the US under an F1 visa. After I received my degree in 2004, I switched to H1B visa to work for a company. Now, I will be starting my MBA this July 2007. Hence, I need to change back to F1 visa. My current H1B expires on Oct 2007. I plan to switch...

F1 to H1B to F1 to H1B I am in a similar situation. I have some questions regarding switching from H1B to F1 status. My case is a little different in that I entered the US with an F1 visa. After getting my degree in Master of Science, I switched to H1B to work for a company. After 2.5 years...

Hi LucyMO, I have some questions regarding switching from H1B to F1 status. My case is a little different in that I entered the US with an F1 visa. After getting my degree in Master of Science, I switched to H1B to work for a company. After 2.5 years of working in this company, I decided to...

tusahrvk, 1. No need for DS-158. This is only needed for F1 and J1 visa stamps. 2. I would try to get all the employment letters. But, what is required by the embassy is your current employer's letter. I would not worry if you're not able to get your past employer's letter since this is not...

Purab2000, You should probably apply for extension of stay in Canada. Go to the website of the Canadian embassy. You could download the application form for extension of status/visit. Explain the reason why you're requesting an extension of stay in Canada. Personally, I would not go back...

canada_1111, 1. write your US address 2. write your US address 3. In US 4. employment letter from the US comp. should suffice. No need for the Indian employer.

tusharvk, I'm not a permanent resident of Canada. So, I had to get a Canadian Visa in Washington DC. I was able to get multiple-entry visa valid for 1 year. Yes, I did bring my original diploma - both US and Philippines.

Background: F1 to H1B, MS degree from US University, interview in Ottawa Embassy on 04Feb2005, 1st visa stamp, Philippine citizenship. Result: Successfully obtained visa the same day as interview date Details: I arrive in Ottawa, Canada on Feb 2, 2005. My interview date is Feb 4, 2005. I...

Ottawa H1B 1st Visa Stamp - Suucessful Background: F1 to H1B, MS degree from US University, interview in Ottawa Embassy on 04Feb2005, 1st visa stamp, Philippine citizenship. Result: Successfully obtained visa the same day as interview date Details: I arrive in Ottawa, Canada on Feb 2...

Waliansari, Are you still waiting in Canada? What happened to your case? Please gice us more information for the benefit of people planning to go to Ottawa. Pakistan is not in the SR list of countries, as fa as I know. For that reason, why do you think they're doing a security clearance...

Hi, Have you gotten an answer to your question - If we can get 1st US H1B visa stamp from Canada. I'm going to Ottawa to get my H1B visa stamp and would really need to know if this is allowed.