hi guys
realy need this information.
i finished with a masters in summer 2005 and did not take my opt but instead joined a phd
program at a different school.I now regret that and want to leave the phd program for a job.my
new school wont let me graduate with a masters so i plan to quit phd in between.this means i
CANNOT get an OPT.As i understand i can have a company file for my h1b in april for the2 008 quota ( i would be on f1 status then) but cant start working for them till october1st. my questions are
1. does my f1 status get cancelled immediately on filing for a H1B and i go out of legal status
even though my h1b has not been approved or does my f1 status get cancelled upon approval of
h1b petition.F1 status getting cancelled immediately upon filing for H1B to me seems unlikely as then for someone who is is on OPT and files for h1B, a negative h1b decision would also result
incancellation of OPT or F1.
2. if my f1 status does get cancelled immediately upon filing for h1b, can i stay in the country
(without working till october or studying) based on the fact that my h1b application is in process,
if so that solves my problem of not going out of status.
3. how long does it take to get a h1b approval decision after filing it in april
would really appreciate any inputs you can give me.fell free to comment and advise.
realy need this information.
i finished with a masters in summer 2005 and did not take my opt but instead joined a phd
program at a different school.I now regret that and want to leave the phd program for a job.my
new school wont let me graduate with a masters so i plan to quit phd in between.this means i
CANNOT get an OPT.As i understand i can have a company file for my h1b in april for the2 008 quota ( i would be on f1 status then) but cant start working for them till october1st. my questions are
1. does my f1 status get cancelled immediately on filing for a H1B and i go out of legal status
even though my h1b has not been approved or does my f1 status get cancelled upon approval of
h1b petition.F1 status getting cancelled immediately upon filing for H1B to me seems unlikely as then for someone who is is on OPT and files for h1B, a negative h1b decision would also result
incancellation of OPT or F1.
2. if my f1 status does get cancelled immediately upon filing for h1b, can i stay in the country
(without working till october or studying) based on the fact that my h1b application is in process,
if so that solves my problem of not going out of status.
3. how long does it take to get a h1b approval decision after filing it in april
would really appreciate any inputs you can give me.fell free to comment and advise.