hi!! help me for conversion of status

[drnitinat]

hi,
i am a student having recently arrived on f-1 visa to pursue a masters course in a university. but now i have got a lucrative job offer from an employer who is willing to sponsor me for an H-1 B VISA. i have the following queries in this regard:

1 IS IT POSSIBLE FOR CONVERSION OF STATUS FROM F-1 TO H-1 in such a short period of time or will it be a violation of my staus as on a f-1 visa?

2 what is the least minimum time for one to be on a f-1 visa to be able to convert to a h-1 b visa?

3 is it necessary for me to first complete my masters course and then think for conversion to a h-1 b visa.?

as per my understanding as my f-1 visa is towards a masters degree it should be possible for me to get a H-1 b on the basis of my bachelors degree.



I WILLL BE HIGHLY OBLIGED IF YOU COULD ANSWER MY QUERY AT THE EARLIEST

REGARDS

 

[wishkid]

1 IS IT POSSIBLE FOR CONVERSION OF STATUS FROM F-1 TO H-1 in such a short period of time or will it be a violation of my staus as on a f-1 visa?

Merely applying for an H1 from F1 will not violate your status. Yes there are cases where F1 have converted to H1.

2 what is the least minimum time for one to be on a f-1 visa to be able to convert to a h-1 b visa?

Depends on the INS center you have sent application and if you used premium processing.

3 is it necessary for me to first complete my masters course and then think for conversion to a h-1 b visa.?

Completing masters is not a requirement for H1, some times they do ask for 4 years bachelor and relevant experience from 2 to 5 years. Depends on your specific case.

 

[drnitinat]

thanks

thanks wishkid for the early reply ,can you also help me with the following:

is 2-5 years experience a mandatory requirement or can it be waived off with a strong recommendation from the employer.

what one does during the transition phase after having apllied for an h-1 and not got it.? as you would have to surrender your f-1 also at the time of apllying then what remains of your status during this transition phase?

thanks a lot..