please help me about OPT and H1

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Weilei

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I got a master in major A last august. Right now I am studying for another master degree B. I applied for OPT based on the completion of courses of major B in Feb. ( I can not apply for major A opt, because I already graduated). For major B, I finished all the courses only left thesis. So the international officer said I am eligible for full time opt.
One company gave me the offer and it would like to apply H-1b for me on March 8th since I have master at hand.
I don't know whether I applied for opt will affect my h1-b application? sounds like these two application are simultaneously. Right now my I-20 shows the recommendation of OPT. When I apply for H-1b in March, whether this I20 will affect my application of H1-b ?
your help is highly appreciated.
wei lei
 
Your OPT application is one of the benefits of your F1 status. When a sponsor files for your H1b application and requests a change of status (a common request when already present in the US), your status will change from F1 to H1b starting from the date listed in the approval notice. From that point on you are only allowed to work for the sponsoring employer and you lose the benefits of employment authorization based on OPT.

Please check with the sponsoring company's attorney to confirm.
 
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