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Technically graduating in May, can I apply for H1B now?

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  • Technically graduating in May, can I apply for H1B now?

    Hello everyone,

    I signed an offer with job starting in August. I will be applying for OPT. I am technically graduating in May, but I can finish my coursework before April 1st 2015. So my question is:

    If I finish my coursework by March 2015 and get a letter confirming that from my school, can I fill a petition for this year? ( April 1st 2015? ) The company will do it of course not me.

    Please correct me if I am wrong: the two possible scenarios are:
    - I meet the quota this year: I will be on OPT until October 1st 2015 and then my H1B starts
    - I do not meet the quota this year, so I will start work in August, stay on OPT until next year and refill a petition on April 1st 2016 and hopefully get it then.

    Is that correct?

    Thank you!

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    I guess it could work but I am doubtful. Heck try it.
    Check out H1 FAQs first!
    http://www.immihelp.com/visas/h1b/h1-visa-faq.html

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