Important : latest OPT extension vs H1B visa

ohiowaiting

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Dear Readers,
Due to recent changes in OPT extension rule (8th April 2008), I am starting this thread to get some info.
Cap Gap is one thing where most of the information is available at USCIS.
But what about students who are currently on OPT and want to continue their OPT by 17 months?
As long as they are same field as their degree, can they apply for OPT extension before 90 days of OPT expiry date?
If H1 is approved for such students, can they still have a choice to get OPT extension through other employer?
It looks to me that these students will benefit more by not having their H1 approved?
 
Doctors and Dentists and STEM

Will dentists come under STEM.

And can a person come back on OPT if he already has a cap exempt H1B or a cap subject H1B approved. Kindly suggest the ways of doing this.
 
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