Understanding H-1B Visa, Cap Gap Extension, and OPT for International Students
Learn about H-1B visa, the H-1B cap, cap gap extension, and the differences between H-1B and OPT for international students. Discover important timelines, implications, and transitions from OPT to H-1B status.
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H-1B cap For most employers, there is a limited number of H-1Bs available year, and this limit is called the "H-1B cap." New H-1Bs become effective each October 1, but most employers require you to start applying in April 1, six months earlier, . The "cap gap" occurs when a student's F-1 status and/or OPT expire before their approved H-1B begins October 1.
The cap gap extention Allows certain students with pending or approved H-1B to remain in F-1 status until the start date of H-1B Available even if the OPT authorization and/or F-1 grace period expires before October Cap-Gap Extension If H1-B is timely filed (between 4/1 and end of your OPT) OPT AUTOMATICALLY extends from end of your OPT to next year 9/30 If your employer wants new I-20 email OCCC -OCCC needs a copy of your H1-B approval notice
H-1B visa vs opt OPT is based on your degree. -If you don t like your job, you can start working somewhere else using your OPT. H-1B is a working visa sponsored by an employer -If you decide to quit, you will have no status. -Once H-1B is approved, OPT is ended and F-1 is complete. - it is. -Students commonly transition from OPT authorization to H-1B status.
