Hello
Here is a tricky question that I am looking to find an answer for:
I was on F-1 visa for 4 years (college);
Then used 1 year OPT
Then went on H-1 for 4.9 years.
...
Now if I go back to F-1 status for masters degree, then after graduating will I get another 1 year OPT if:
1. I go back to India after quitting H-1 job for 2 months, apply for F-1 visa and come back.
2. Never leave US but just change status from H-1 to F-1 and go to India after a year to get the F-1 stamped.
3. 1 & 2 above doesn't matter on deciding whether I get a new 1 year OPT after my 2 years of F-1 for masters degree.
Thanks much to all the great folks here on the forum.
Here is a tricky question that I am looking to find an answer for:
I was on F-1 visa for 4 years (college);
Then used 1 year OPT
Then went on H-1 for 4.9 years.
...
Now if I go back to F-1 status for masters degree, then after graduating will I get another 1 year OPT if:
1. I go back to India after quitting H-1 job for 2 months, apply for F-1 visa and come back.
2. Never leave US but just change status from H-1 to F-1 and go to India after a year to get the F-1 stamped.
3. 1 & 2 above doesn't matter on deciding whether I get a new 1 year OPT after my 2 years of F-1 for masters degree.
Thanks much to all the great folks here on the forum.