Hi:
I have filed I-140 (EB-1 & EB-2/NIW) with CP and I'm currently on an F-1 (student visa). Since I have been on Curricular Practical Training (CPT) for the last 2 years my F-1 visa will expire soon (45 days) after I defend my Ph.D. thesis. There are a lot of companies willing to sponsor an H-1 visa for me.
My question is: Does my having filed 1-140, in any way, hamper my getting an H-1. Or in other words, can I transfer my visa status from F-1 to H-1, while having filed an I-140.
Thanks.
I have filed I-140 (EB-1 & EB-2/NIW) with CP and I'm currently on an F-1 (student visa). Since I have been on Curricular Practical Training (CPT) for the last 2 years my F-1 visa will expire soon (45 days) after I defend my Ph.D. thesis. There are a lot of companies willing to sponsor an H-1 visa for me.
My question is: Does my having filed 1-140, in any way, hamper my getting an H-1. Or in other words, can I transfer my visa status from F-1 to H-1, while having filed an I-140.
Thanks.