Comments on: OPT/H1B Visa : When to Graduate and apply for OPT to avoid H1B visa issues. http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/opth1b-visa-when-to-graduate-and-apply-for-opt-to-avoid-h1b-visa-issues/ GRE, TOEFL, Universities, College Admission, F1 Visa, H1B Visa and Job Search Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:53:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Raghuram http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/opth1b-visa-when-to-graduate-and-apply-for-opt-to-avoid-h1b-visa-issues/#comment-2615 Raghuram Wed, 27 Aug 2008 03:38:51 +0000 http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/opth1b-visa-when-to-graduate-and-apply-for-opt-to-avoid-h1b-visa-issues/#comment-2615 @abdeen: You can get H1B for MBA and i know that for sure, but I have to search to see if H1B Visa applies to physiotherapy or they have separate visa category for that. @abdeen: You can get H1B for MBA and i know that for sure, but I have to search to see if H1B Visa applies to physiotherapy or they have separate visa category for that.

]]> By: abdeen http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/opth1b-visa-when-to-graduate-and-apply-for-opt-to-avoid-h1b-visa-issues/#comment-2587 abdeen Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:34:37 +0000 http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/opth1b-visa-when-to-graduate-and-apply-for-opt-to-avoid-h1b-visa-issues/#comment-2587 i completed my bachelors of physiotherapy from india. i completed my credential evaluation for ny state as physiotherapist. at present i am in usa doing my mba. i am planning to give physiotherapist licencing exam next month. post clearing my licencing exam, am i eligiable to apply for h1b? if i clear licence & finish mba can i convert my F1 to h1b? if yes, how long it will take. pls reply me i completed my bachelors of physiotherapy from india. i completed my credential evaluation for ny state as physiotherapist. at present i am in usa doing my mba. i am planning to give physiotherapist licencing exam next month. post clearing my licencing exam, am i eligiable to apply for h1b? if i clear licence & finish mba can i convert my F1 to h1b? if yes, how long it will take. pls reply me

]]> By: Venu http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/opth1b-visa-when-to-graduate-and-apply-for-opt-to-avoid-h1b-visa-issues/#comment-2469 Venu Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:49:11 +0000 http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/opth1b-visa-when-to-graduate-and-apply-for-opt-to-avoid-h1b-visa-issues/#comment-2469 I have been approved for H1 visa and currently I am in F1-OPT. My OPT ends in October and also my H1 starts from same month. I got a question...can I transfer my H1 visa before October to any other company? or do I need to wait till I get H1 status? I have been approved for H1 visa and currently I am in F1-OPT.
My OPT ends in October and also my H1 starts from same month.
I got a question…can I transfer my H1 visa before October to any other company? or do I need to wait till I get H1 status?

]]> By: Raghuram http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/opth1b-visa-when-to-graduate-and-apply-for-opt-to-avoid-h1b-visa-issues/#comment-2437 Raghuram Tue, 19 Aug 2008 03:43:48 +0000 http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/opth1b-visa-when-to-graduate-and-apply-for-opt-to-avoid-h1b-visa-issues/#comment-2437 @flo: You will have to ask this question to your new employers attorney. They are the best person to answer this. @flo: You will have to ask this question to your new employers attorney. They are the best person to answer this.

]]> By: flo http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/opth1b-visa-when-to-graduate-and-apply-for-opt-to-avoid-h1b-visa-issues/#comment-2411 flo Fri, 15 Aug 2008 23:39:16 +0000 http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/opth1b-visa-when-to-graduate-and-apply-for-opt-to-avoid-h1b-visa-issues/#comment-2411 I am in a dialemma and dont know what to do. My current H1B expires in december and my current employer just started the exetension process for another 3 years. I have also been offered a job by a different company, and they are also starting the transfer my current H1B visa. I am not sure which will be approved first. I woulk like to work for the new company, but if the extension of current comapny is approved last, will it cancel the new company's H1B? I am in a dialemma and dont know what to do. My current H1B expires in december and my current employer just started the exetension process for another 3 years. I have also been offered a job by a different company, and they are also starting the transfer my current H1B visa. I am not sure which will be approved first. I woulk like to work for the new company, but if the extension of current comapny is approved last, will it cancel the new company’s H1B?

]]> By: shells http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/opth1b-visa-when-to-graduate-and-apply-for-opt-to-avoid-h1b-visa-issues/#comment-1672 shells Wed, 09 Jul 2008 07:14:54 +0000 http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/opth1b-visa-when-to-graduate-and-apply-for-opt-to-avoid-h1b-visa-issues/#comment-1672 Hi, I'm not able to apply for my OPT until middle of the month. I dont technically finish my degree until mid October. Do I have to wait until December/January to work/use my OPT? Hi,
I’m not able to apply for my OPT until middle of the month. I dont technically finish my degree until mid October. Do I have to wait until December/January to work/use my OPT?

]]> By: Raghuram http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/opth1b-visa-when-to-graduate-and-apply-for-opt-to-avoid-h1b-visa-issues/#comment-1443 Raghuram Thu, 12 Jun 2008 03:20:57 +0000 http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/opth1b-visa-when-to-graduate-and-apply-for-opt-to-avoid-h1b-visa-issues/#comment-1443 @Neha - Checkout this article http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/h1b-opt-expiration-cap-gap/ @Neha - Checkout this article http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/h1b-opt-expiration-cap-gap/

]]> By: Neha D http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/opth1b-visa-when-to-graduate-and-apply-for-opt-to-avoid-h1b-visa-issues/#comment-1438 Neha D Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:20:56 +0000 http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/opth1b-visa-when-to-graduate-and-apply-for-opt-to-avoid-h1b-visa-issues/#comment-1438 Hi there, Can you please help answer my question? My sister just got a Masters degree and her OPT finishes on October 31, 2008 but she hasn't found a company to sponsor her H1-B visa. I believe that the quota finished in April 2008. What are her options now? Can a company still file for her H1-B visa under Masters degree? Also, can a company apply for her H1-B visa for 2009? And based on that can her OPT be extended till then? Thanks for your help! Hi there,

Can you please help answer my question? My sister just got a Masters degree and her OPT finishes on October 31, 2008 but she hasn’t found a company to sponsor her H1-B visa. I believe that the quota finished in April 2008. What are her options now? Can a company still file for her H1-B visa under Masters degree?
Also, can a company apply for her H1-B visa for 2009? And based on that can her OPT be extended till then?

Thanks for your help!

]]> By: Raghuram http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/opth1b-visa-when-to-graduate-and-apply-for-opt-to-avoid-h1b-visa-issues/#comment-1422 Raghuram Mon, 09 Jun 2008 23:31:03 +0000 http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/opth1b-visa-when-to-graduate-and-apply-for-opt-to-avoid-h1b-visa-issues/#comment-1422 @ Shanaz : As far I know there is no requirement on how many employers has to be in the company. Ask your company to consult a Immigration attorney. @ Shanaz : As far I know there is no requirement on how many employers has to be in the company. Ask your company to consult a Immigration attorney.

]]> By: shanaz http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/opth1b-visa-when-to-graduate-and-apply-for-opt-to-avoid-h1b-visa-issues/#comment-1409 shanaz Mon, 09 Jun 2008 16:48:04 +0000 http://www.happyschoolsblog.com/opth1b-visa-when-to-graduate-and-apply-for-opt-to-avoid-h1b-visa-issues/#comment-1409 i am working in a small office of 3 people. they are willing to sponsor H1. can they? is their any requirements like number of employee etc for applying for H1. i am working in a small office of 3 people. they are willing to sponsor H1. can they? is their any requirements like number of employee etc for applying for H1.

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