F1 to H1B - Visa Stamping Advice

[spitfire]

Hi I am currently working in US on F1 - OPT. My H1B was approved in 2020 and I'm planning to book an appointment at Mumbai consulate to get my H1B stamped (F1 to H1B)

My knowledge is that H1B applications are getting reject 212(f) due to travel ban PP#10052

Am I liable to get...

[krabarab]

Scenario: I am on currently on OPT and working for company A, however due to some policy change my current company (A) cannot file H1B. However, they have connections with another company B which is ready to file my H1B and LCA.
And if approved in December

Question: Will there be...

[tk_123]

I am currently on a F1 Visa and have my H1B visa approved this year. Can I switch roles internally within my company (jobs at other sites) between now and Oct 2018 (i.e. when my H1B visa starts) without affecting my already approved H1B visa

My company has multiple offices within the...

[pidikiti14]

Hi

I did my masters and worked on OPT for 9 months (Sep 2015 to Jun 2016) and my H1B got picked and case was in processing (in April 2016 Quota) at the same time. I applied for OPT extension and I got RFE for I-983 form which I couldn't able to provide on time. My OPT was denied on Sep...

[pidikiti14]

Hi,

I started my master in a university and completed one semester and after that I got transferred to another university and completed my masters in USA.
When I am filling my educational details in DS-160, I am not sure if I have to mention both the universities or only the university...

[sksv]

Hi All,

I got my H1 approved this year and I'm planning to go to India during the winter break. I booked my visa appointment slot on dec 14th. I work on EVC model and I'm kind of freaking out from reading the 221g posts. I will be on opt un-till 2nd of october and then change my status...

[jaiags]

Hi,

I am currently on OPT STEM and it is valid till Oct.7, 2017 and my F-1 is valid till 2018. I will be applying for H1B this year. I am planning to travel to India during the month of May and June 2017 due to some important reason. I was planning to apply for premium processing, but...

[ajkumar]

Hello,
I have a complicated situation. My SEVIS was terminated in July 2014 by my college and I have applied for my reinstatement of my F1 status with USCIS. I have enrolled in courses next semester and graduated in January 2015 while my reinstatement application was still pending. I couldn't...

[Kartik Boppana]

Hello,

I got a job in this March and my employer applied a H1B visa for me which got approved. At the same time I used to dream about a university and studying there, and I just got an admit after my H1 application is complete. Now I want to convert from H1B [I would have to tell my employer...

[TimDuncan]

Hi,

I arrived in US on B2 Tourist Visa and got accepted in a University so I applied for change of status from B2 to F1. My request is still pending with USCIS. If I get accepted I plan(just like many international students) to search for a job here and find an employer who can sponsor...

[TimDuncan]

Hi,

I arrived in US on B2 Tourist Visa and got accepted in a University so I applied for change of status from B2 to F1. My request is still pending with USCIS. If I get accepted I plan(just like many international students) to search for a job here and find an employer who can sponsor...

[deedee]

Hi all,
I am on F1 - OPT now. I got H1B approved through my employer. My OPT lasts till 31st Dec 2012, but my F1 status ends on 30th Sep 2012 and I will be on H1B status from 1st Oct 2012 onwards.
I have defended and submitted my thesis to graduate division and will receive “letter of...