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I'm currently on F1-OPT and my OPT ends 5/19 this year. I'm working in a non-profit and my employer has filed H-1B petition for me (cap-exempt). The petition has been approved and the start date is 5/20 (after my OPT ends). My question is: Can I change for a for-profit before 4/1 this year, assuming that the new employer is willing to also file H1b for me? Specifically:
1. If the new employer files H1b on 4/1 this year (subjected to the cap) and assuming it is approved: can I start working for the new employer immediately or even before 4/1, say next month (i.e. can still use the cap-gap for my OPT) or do I have to wait until 10/1?
2. If the new employer is e-verified, can I change to the new employer and still apply for OPT STEM extension (I'm in STEM major), and wait till next year to apply for H1b?
Thank you very much.
1. If the new employer files H1b on 4/1 this year (subjected to the cap) and assuming it is approved: can I start working for the new employer immediately or even before 4/1, say next month (i.e. can still use the cap-gap for my OPT) or do I have to wait until 10/1?
2. If the new employer is e-verified, can I change to the new employer and still apply for OPT STEM extension (I'm in STEM major), and wait till next year to apply for H1b?
Thank you very much.
