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Hi, I have H1B approved with COS. I consulted two immigration attorneys and both informed me that I can stay in the country legally even after OPT and grace period (60 days) have expired if I have the COS approved. Has anybody with COS approved heard the same from their attorneys? Let me...

Thanks for the reply. So I would not have to inform my current employer about the new H1. I think I have to inform the university guys about my current H1 before they file for the new one right? Do I have to provide them with any proof of my current H1? Also the H1 from the current employer...

Hi, I have h1 starting from Oct 1 2004 which is counted in this years quota. There is a possibility that I may be offered a position from a university which is ready to do my H1 - but that will be non-quota H1. Does anybody know how this can be done without any problems ? Does my current...

sk999, My problem is kinda similar. As (posts indicate) USCIS has not changed their visa processing times, we should get our H1's in april 2004 if we apply for premium processing. I spoke to an attorney and she told me that if I had my H1 before the expiration of OPT (including 60day grace...

Dear Urch, I am in the same situation like you are, on OPT and could not apply for H1 on time for FY2004. According to the posts I've read, INS has not changed their visa processing times. So if you apply for premium processing in april, you should get it in 15-20 days. I spoke to an...

If I can get my H1 before August 2004, which is when my OPT (with the grace period of 60 days) is over, can I stay legally in the US till Oct 2004? Thanks.

If I get my H1 visa before August 2004, which is when my OPT (with grace period of 60 days) is over, can I stay legally in the US without working till Oct 2004 when my H1 starts? Thanks.

I will be applying for H1 on april 1 2004. My OPT is expiring in June which gives me legal stay till August. I am thinkin of applying for F1 just to be legal during the period from August till October. If according to the above reply I can get the H1 by August and I apply for F1 anytime now...

Hi Rajiv, My OPT expires in June 2004, legally I can stay until Aug 2004. I will apply for H1 on April 1 2004. I am also thinking of applying for F1 as a back-up for the area from Aug to Oct 2004. I read on one of the posts that H1's will be processed and given out before Oct 2004 with a...

h1 and f1 question I will be applying for H1 on april 1 2004. My OPT is expiring in June which gives me legal stay till August. I am thinkin of applying for F1 just to be legal during the period from August till October. If according to the above reply I can get the H1 by August and I apply for...

Hi, I will be applying for H1 on April 1 2004. My question is does anyone know how the H1 will be processed. I mean will USCIS process the H1 immediately and give me the H1 in april/may with a start date of oct 1 2004 or will the H1's be given in Oct 2004 itself. Thanks.

Hi, I have my opt until 1st week of June 2004. According to USCIS I can now only apply for H1 B for 2005 from April 1 2004. I will apply on April 1 2004 for my H1 B. Also USCIS says the visa will be issued starting Oct 1 2004. After completion of my OPT in 1st week of June I can legally stay...