H1B- and OPT

[will_get_there]

My frined is working on OPT currently. It is valid till december 2004. Now his company is applying H1 for him. If H1 visa is approved in October 2004, does he have to switch to H1 or can he continue working on OPT ?

Actually he is looking for another job so I thought OPT will be a easy to switch compared to H1.

Any help will be appreciated

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[jaxen2]

He has the option of switching to H1 within 60 days of H1 approval.