H1B change of status

Jul 3, 2020 4 Comments

i am currently in first yr of F1 OPT. my h1b petition(under CHANGE OF STATUS and not Consular, so my h1b would kick in on 1st Oct on its own) is under review by uscis and has been filed via premium processing.

assuming i get an approval in the next few days, should one file for opt extension even then? i have been told that once my h1b is approved, any application for opt extension would stand null and void.

i ask this because what if h1b after approval, is rejected whenever I go for ‘stamping’, which i know is rare!
#workvisa #h1b

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  • Always keep opt extension as backup
    Worst case u will lose 350$
    Jul 3, 2020 2
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    csusgrad19
    My company filed for my h1b AND upgraded the petition to premium processing. Our immigration head still advised me to file for my STEM just to be on the safer side.

    Also, I think you need to file for the STEM extension within 90 days of the expiration date. If it’s timely filed you get a 180 day extension while your STEM decision is pending.

    So yes, I would advise you have a backup, especially in the current political climate.
    Jul 3, 2020 0