OPT-H1 or H4

[samujelmj]

Dear Mr Khanna

I am on OPT and it expires on may 10th 2004. Should I apply for H1 now or should I wait till May 1st and see if USCIS comes up with some rule about the gap period between Opt expiration and OCT 1st?

My fiance is on H1 recently approved. Can we get married and then apply for h4 followed by h1. Does this keep me legal H4 status until OCT 1st and then on H1 from OCT 1st.

Thank you very much for your time and suggestions. You are doing a great job for people like us.

Samuel

 

[Rajiv S. Khanna]

Originally posted by samujelmj
Dear Mr Khanna

I am on OPT and it expires on may 10th 2004. Should I apply for H1 now or should I wait till May 1st and see if USCIS comes up with some rule about the gap period between Opt expiration and OCT 1st?

++++++++++++++++++++++Apply now.

My fiance is on H1 recently approved. Can we get married and then apply for h4 followed by h1. Does this keep me legal H4 status until OCT 1st and then on H1 from OCT 1st.

+++++++++++++Yes. You can do this.

Thank you very much for your time and suggestions. You are doing a great job for people like us.

++++++++++++++My pleasure (and good for the firm too ). This forum is a win-win for all, I hope.


Samuel