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Is it legal to stay in USA after the 60 day period of F-1, if there is a pending OPT application? Can anyone point me to the law?

I would like to know if a H-1B petition during the 60 day grace period of F-1 would allow me to be in USA on a valid status of pending H-1B. (university is applying for me - H-1B cap exemption.) Can anyone point the section in CFR or other pointers which emphasize the same? I...

I read somewhere that refiling is faster than appealing. Also, I-140 takes more than a year to get approved. So, what are your plans for staying in USA? Just wanted to give a headsup.

Fingerprinting for F-1? Can you elaborate on this.

great guru is right. Also, you have the option of immediately applying a Labor: asap and going for 1 year extensions from there on and catch up on the route of Green Card process.

Yes.

1.) If you dont have a visa stamped in your passport, it always takes more than 6 weeks to get SSN. 2.) Dont expect any knowledge of immigration rules (even the basic understanding of H-1B approval document) from SSN officials. 3.) It took 20 weeks for my case. 4.) Sometimes SSA issues...

Be more clear when you post your question. It looks like you have applied your H-1B from USA after coming from your home country on H-4. Since your H-1B got approved after that, you are currently on H-1B. You dont need to have a stamp in your passport. The approved document is the actual...

I feel bad saying this but you should have been more careful when submitting the initial requirements. 1.) There are few spelling mistakes 2.) The requirements are way too general (your technical skills specified are way too much for the job). It definetely gives an impression that you are...

I am not sure if you can take CPT, the laws do not mention anything in detail about CPT. Going for I-485 while still on F-1, do you know if it is okay for the dependent to be on F-1. In other words: Clearly F-1 is not recommended for themselves, but is it okay for dependents?

It took one month for a similar case, but that was two years back. If you can convince that you can get on with the work once you get your F-1 to the GRA person, then that might save you from loosing it.

1.) Yes, there is always risk that they may not let you into the country. But most of them say, they had success. 2.) Getting a F2 seems to be risky for me during OPT. This is my personal opinion. 3.) If your spouse can stay back until you get H-1B, then this option seems to be the less...

I called the customer service and was told that the case MAY be approved within a week. They also mentioned that it is not beyond the processing time, although the online processing times show November 23rd as of Jan 06th.

If the study program is one step higher then you can. For example, First OPT on Master's, Second OPT on PhD is possible. Otherwise, it is not possible

> Now I want to know can I get H1B again from F1 ? > And for how many years ? If you are talking about the total number of years on your H-1B (it will be 6 years including your first period of H-1B, unless you have a pending Green Card application). When you reapply for H-1B, you will...

I read about the 5 months overstay, but it was long time back. But I am pretty sure, if you have maintained full-time status for 2 complete semesters, you have an option of taking a vacation in the 3 rd semester. Which means, you are completely in status during summer. Good Luck!

I dont think you have a way of moving OPT start date to sometime earlier.

Application for F-1 needs admission into the school. It looks like you dont already have an admission. I am pretty sure, you cannot apply for F-1 if that is the case (please consult an attorney). I am sure you might have thought about it, but anyway: If your husband has already applied for...

Receipt Date: October 29th Center: VSC Application: OPT Status: Not processed

Just for Information, did you have a travel signature made on your current (expired) I-20. If that is not the case, leaving the country without notifying the university presents a worst case for any possible extension. Also, technically you have a 60 day period after the expiration of your...