H1-B and Post completion OPT cap gap

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Mar 28, 2021 6 Comments

I have a question.

Let’s say I get selected in FY 2022 H1-B lottery and I am on post completion OPT which is set to expire in July 2021 and the H1-B comes into effect from 1st October. Do I need to apply for STEM OPT for the gap between July and October or do I get cap gap extension and the date shifts to 30th September on my post completion OPT?

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  • You need to reach out to DSO to initiate the cap gap extension by sharing your i797 Notice of Action indicating your H-1B selection. Then they will issue a new i20 and update the SEVIS record by extending your work authorization till Sept 30.
    Mar 28, 2021 5
    • UBS
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      So first the H1-B application is sent to USCIS given that I got selected in lottery and then give the proof of application to my DSO and they will prepare new I-20 with end date 30th September.

      Is that correct? Is application submitted to USCIS enough or the application needs to be approved by USCIS?
      Mar 28, 2021
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      It does not need to be approved but uscis needs to update sevp portal or else dso cant prepare i20.
      Mar 29, 2021