OPT-H1B gap question

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voidzone007

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i have a gap between my opt end date and H1b start date (around 2 months). my H1B has been approved with a start date of oct 1, 2006. in order to stay in status for the gap period, i enrolled for a master's program starting from last week of august. since my H1B has been approved, do i have to take classes and be a full time student till October 1 or can I not take classes (I won't be a full time student during august and september). will this affect my legal status? will this cause any problem while stamping?

Thanks!!
 
OPT/H1B gap

Have you heard about the 60-day grace period? My lawyer told me I have 60 days after my OPT expires to just hang without traveling and working and still be legal. Good luck!
 
Ayla said:
Have you heard about the 60-day grace period? My lawyer told me I have 60 days after my OPT expires to just hang without traveling and working and still be legal. Good luck!
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Yes, my end date included the 60 day grace period (the period when I can't work). USCIS approved me since I was able to provide a new I20 from my new school to show that I was in status during the gap period but now I have to decide whether to take classes for one quarter before joining my new company (which sponsered the H1B visa) or not. i will have to spend a lot of money from my pocket if i take classes.
 
oh, I see. You know, I would probably go ahead and take 12 credits to be a full time to stay on the safe side. As far as I understand, if you don't take 12 credits while on F-1, you are not legal.

What if you will be applying for a green card later on? These lousy couple of months might affect your application negatively.
 
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