Filing H-1b in grace period of H-1

[macdeutsche]

My F-1 Visa ends 5/11/2005.
Theoretically, I have a grace period until 7/10/2005, since F-1 allows about 60 days of grace period after the F-1 expires.

As far as I know, it is possible to file H-1b in this grace period.

I have a job in public university, so H-1b is not under the cap.

If H-1b is filed in 6/21/2005 with premium processing, it is possible to get the approval in 7/6/2005. Since it is a lot of hassles to get out of country and come back, I would like the employer to file the H-1b in 6/21/2005.

But the official says that it would be safer if I get out of country and file the petition.

I suspect this is due to the grace period, but I am not so sure. She's one of my bosses, so I can't argue with her.

She's saying that if I can take the risk, go for it; she will file it in 6/21.

Is this wise decision?

 

[great guru]

My F-1 Visa ends 5/11/2005.
Theoretically, I have a grace period until 7/10/2005, since F-1 allows about 60 days of grace period after the F-1 expires.

As far as I know, it is possible to file H-1b in this grace period.

I have a job in public university, so H-1b is not under the cap.

If H-1b is filed in 6/21/2005 with premium processing, it is possible to get the approval in 7/6/2005. Since it is a lot of hassles to get out of country and come back, I would like the employer to file the H-1b in 6/21/2005.

But the official says that it would be safer if I get out of country and file the petition. NO
I suspect this is due to the grace period, but I am not so sure. She's one of my bosses, so I can't argue with her.

She's saying that if I can take the risk, go for it; she will file it in 6/21.
tell her if you go out of US, it may take some time as much as 6 months before you get visa stamped in your pp and back to US to start the job. Will it OK for them?
Is this wise decision?