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  • Will H1B visa go expired if I go to school

    Hi there,

    I have a question regarding the effectiveness of H1B if one goes back to school and makes a career change.

    If I did a STEM major and was lucky enough to get H1B visa to work in tech industries and after working for some years I want to make a career change and go to law school for a JD degree, after my graduation from law school, will I still be able to work on H1B visa (even if it's not in a stem industry)? Or, do I need to work under OPT and reapply for the H1B visa? I had someone tell me that once you are under H1B visa, you will eligible to work in the U.S for 5 to 6 years even if you change employers. So just here to verify this.

    Your inputs are appreciated!

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    Once you secure a H1B CAP it will be valid for 6 years. Yu can convert from H1B to F1 and later once again convert from F1 to H1B. All that you need to prove that you are exempted from CAP is a copy fo your previous H1B approval notice. Give it to the new employer and they will know how to file your H1B under CAP exempt category.
    Not a legal advice. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk.

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