Hello:
A month back, my company filed for and succesfully got me a H1B visa, set to start from Dec. 1, 2003.
Subsequently, I got laid off on Nov.10, 2003, even before my H1B comes into effect.
However, my OPT (Optional practical training) from my F1 visa ends on Dec. 15, 2003.
I have the following questions:
1. Since a H1B was issued to me, does my OPT status stand nullified?
2. Till when can I legally remain in the US, in the grace period...since I currently do not have any employer?
3. Given these circumstances, what is the latest that a new H1B under another employer be filed by? Also, is it enough to just FILE a new H1B before this date, even if the approval only comes in later?
4. On a slightly different note, my F1 visa is valid till July 2005, but mentions a particular University. If I get a new I-20 from a different University, do I need to get a F1 visa re-stamping done if I have to re-enter the country on the new I-20?
Thanks a lot..
A month back, my company filed for and succesfully got me a H1B visa, set to start from Dec. 1, 2003.
Subsequently, I got laid off on Nov.10, 2003, even before my H1B comes into effect.
However, my OPT (Optional practical training) from my F1 visa ends on Dec. 15, 2003.
I have the following questions:
1. Since a H1B was issued to me, does my OPT status stand nullified?
2. Till when can I legally remain in the US, in the grace period...since I currently do not have any employer?
3. Given these circumstances, what is the latest that a new H1B under another employer be filed by? Also, is it enough to just FILE a new H1B before this date, even if the approval only comes in later?
4. On a slightly different note, my F1 visa is valid till July 2005, but mentions a particular University. If I get a new I-20 from a different University, do I need to get a F1 visa re-stamping done if I have to re-enter the country on the new I-20?
Thanks a lot..