F1 student need help

H1B (3.5 years), F1 (2 years)

A friend of mine has been in the US since 1996. He is completing his Master\'s degree in mid 2002.
Is it true that he will not be allowed to remain in the US after 6 years in the US and that they will have to leave the country for at least 1 year even if a company or the university offer him a job?
Thanks
 
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