Change of Status: F1 to H1-B

sunnyrock75

Registered Users (C)
Can an F1 student with an expired F1 visa but having a valid I-20 and
maintaining legal status throughout his/her authorized duration of stay, change status to an H1-B work visa with a start date of employment set within the 60 day grace period allowed for F1 students after program completion. My current I-20 expires on August 19, 2006, and my employer will apply for an H1-B with a start date of October 1, 2006 in April 2006. I have already used up my OPT. Is this considered legal?

Would appreciate your reply. Thanks,
 
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