Tech IndustryApr 17, 2019
Microsoftโ˜”๏ธ๐Ÿ˜Ž๐ŸŒˆ

Can I leave a company after they have filled my H1B

Can I leave a company after they have filed for my H1B petition to join another company on my F1 OPT visa status? Provided I ask my current employer to withdraw my H1B petition from USCIS. Would my status then remain as F1 until the new company applies for my H1B again the next year? If yes, what are the concerns I should keep in mind, and things I need to track? Thanks a lot.

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Microsoft Blissey Apr 17, 2019

I heard the h1b limit for 2020 is already filled. Did you win the h1b lottery?

Microsoft โ˜”๏ธ๐Ÿ˜Ž๐ŸŒˆ OP Apr 17, 2019

What do you mean the limit for 2020 is already filled? What limit?

Microsoft โ˜”๏ธ๐Ÿ˜Ž๐ŸŒˆ OP Apr 17, 2019

And no, I haven't heard back yet

Postmates setamtsoP Apr 17, 2019

Why not just wait for result and if selected then transfer it in October

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cousin Apr 17, 2019

Itโ€™s a lottery. You want to apply as many times as possible before OPT runs out so I wouldnโ€™t leave before you apply and get the results.