Hi all,
I think mine is strange (weird) situation. Please help me.
I had done my Ms here and i'm on OPT extension (6 more months left).
My H1B (I-797C)got approved in Oct 2009 by consular processing, but its not in active status. I'm still on OPT.
Now I want to visit India. I'm assuming I have two ways
1. Get H1 stamping while I'm back so that I'll be on H1B
2. Return on OPT and apply for change of status so I can be on H1B.
In case 1 : Is it safe to go for H1B stamping in my case? Not sure how favorable it is to get H1B @ HYD. If my H1B stamping got delayed or not approved Can I still return on OPT status (I have 6 more months of OPT)
In Case 2: Am I eligible for Status change? Coz I didn't get I-94 with my I-797C approval. Can I easily get status change from OPT to H1B?
If above two are complicated, do you suggest me to go for status change (H1B) and then go for H1B stamping?
Please advise me which one is a better option in the above two cases. Also let me know if there are any more complications/concerns in my case.
Thanks in advance.
I think mine is strange (weird) situation. Please help me.
I had done my Ms here and i'm on OPT extension (6 more months left).
My H1B (I-797C)got approved in Oct 2009 by consular processing, but its not in active status. I'm still on OPT.
Now I want to visit India. I'm assuming I have two ways
1. Get H1 stamping while I'm back so that I'll be on H1B
2. Return on OPT and apply for change of status so I can be on H1B.
In case 1 : Is it safe to go for H1B stamping in my case? Not sure how favorable it is to get H1B @ HYD. If my H1B stamping got delayed or not approved Can I still return on OPT status (I have 6 more months of OPT)
In Case 2: Am I eligible for Status change? Coz I didn't get I-94 with my I-797C approval. Can I easily get status change from OPT to H1B?
If above two are complicated, do you suggest me to go for status change (H1B) and then go for H1B stamping?
Please advise me which one is a better option in the above two cases. Also let me know if there are any more complications/concerns in my case.
Thanks in advance.
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