CPT to H1 conversion Issue

[anipk]

I am presently working with a company on CPT (Curricular Practical Training) on F-1 visa, which is good through October 07.
I have completed MS degree and I am in third semester of my PhD (not nearing completion) It requires me to do registration as a full time student to keep my CPT valid (tleast 9 credit hours)
If the company files my H-1 in month of April 07, it might get approved before October 07. (Say , for example,on August 15th 07)
As I understand,in that case my school SEVIS record will be terminated since status change is approved. So will I be able to register for classes for Fall Semester? Again ,I need to be full time student till October 1st to maintain CPT/OPT requirement. ( I have not finished my degree or I am not nearing completion of my degree)

Question: Will changing CPT to OPT (full time in Summer 07) and part-time (After beginning of Fall 07 Semester, till October 1st will help?)

Qestion: Is Counselor processing of H-1 Visa,a Option?

Thank you for your time.
Regards,
Aniruddha Kulkarni

 

[GotPR?]

As I understand,in that case my school SEVIS record will be terminated since status change is approved. So will I be able to register for classes for Fall Semester? Again ,I need to be full time student till October 1st to maintain CPT/OPT requirement. ( I have not finished my degree or I am not nearing completion of my degree)

This is not correct. Status changes to H1 when H1 start date comes AND H1 is approved. Til Oct 1, your status remains F1. This answer should clear your problem.

 

[mgupta333]

need urgent help

Came to US in Feb 2005 in H-4. Converted to F-1 in July 2005 . I am working on OPT now. Degree Conferred.

OPT valid - August3 2006 - August 2 2007
Company is applying for H1B in April 1, 2007 in premium processing. Hopefuly I will get my approval by April 30, 2007...and H1 employment date starts October 1, 2007.

I will out of payroll between August 3 and Spet 30 2007.

Problem: I need to vist India in MAy 2007. I will be taking visa appointment in MAy for H1 stamping. ( I never traveled India after I was converted to F-1 from H4).

Question 1: Since only 3 mths of my OPT is left and my H1 is approved so I will need an H1 stamp rather than F1, am I right? I know it is not advisable to travel during OPT. BUt since I have my H1 approved is it ok if I travel ?

Question 2: Is it ok if I get the stamping done 5 mths prior to my employment start date (i.e oct 1, 2007). (Note: in May my OPT validity is still on)

Question 3 : Assuming my visa is stamped.Will there be any problems during entry; as in I will be returning in June to complete my OPT with an H1 b stamp in my passport (for Oct 1, 2007).

It would be really helpful if you could guide me in the right direction.