CPT >>>>>> H1B

[Vicky_2021]

Hi,

I am currently working on CPT which is going to expire on Aug 21, 2021 (Program ends) and I got my H1B approved.

I am planning not to work from Aug 22, 21 until Sep 30, 21; Can I legally stay in the USA till my H1B starts i,e OCT 1st, 2021 ?

Doing so, Will there be any issue when I go for H1B visa stamping in future?

Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance!!

[rkk09]

Hi,
If you are on CPT and program is going to end in Aug then you will need to cover status from Aug to Sep. I recommend to maintain status during these time otherwise, you may have some issues in future including at the time of stamping Interview or when you do H1B Ext. Sometimes we see, USCIS may issue RFE asking about maintenance of status even when you change your status to H1B.
Thanks