I came to US on F-1 visa. I graduated in May 2001 and used my OPT for one year till May 2002. My company sponsored H-1 for me that was approved before my OPT expired. I have never been out of status to my knowledge. I still have F-1 visa stamp on my passport and it is valid till Dec 2002.
I am planning to goto Mexico to get h-1 stamp. Although I am working full time in the company, I also have admission for full time PhD starting from Jan. 2003. I thought may be I should take the I-20 from the school and then goto Mexico for h-1 stamping. This way, even if I am denied the h-1 stamp I should be able to re-enter US based on the I-20 and valid F-1 visa.
Could someone please let me know if I can re-enter based on old but valid F-1 visa and new I-20, in case I am denied the H-1 stamping.
Regards.
I am planning to goto Mexico to get h-1 stamp. Although I am working full time in the company, I also have admission for full time PhD starting from Jan. 2003. I thought may be I should take the I-20 from the school and then goto Mexico for h-1 stamping. This way, even if I am denied the h-1 stamp I should be able to re-enter US based on the I-20 and valid F-1 visa.
Could someone please let me know if I can re-enter based on old but valid F-1 visa and new I-20, in case I am denied the H-1 stamping.
Regards.