H1 - H4 - F1 - H4 - Clarification required

[rajng]

Hello,

Please help me with the scenario I'm in. Your response/suggestions are highly appreciated.

1) I had H1 and worked in US for 2 years (Had pay stubs).
2) Later, had H1 for 6 months (No Pay stubs).
3) Changed to H4 and had been on it for 8 Months
4) Then changed to F1 and its been 8 months now. I'm on F1 currently.

Now my questions. If I get a job and my employer is ready to sponsor me,
1) Can I go back to H1?
2) What is the process?
3) What documentation is required?

Thank you

[kabkaba]

If you find an employer, they can file a cap-exempt petition with immediate start date for you by showing a copy of your previous H1 approval notice.
For change of status to H1 you will need to provide proof of maintaining your current status such as I-94 and I-20. You can only start working after COS is approved.

[shervin143]

1) Can I go back to H1?
>>> Yes.

2) What is the process?
>>> Employer will need to file a new H1B petition as a COS from F1 and when that gets approved, you can start working.

3) What documentation is required?

http://www.immihelp.com/forum/showthread.php?t=75721

[rajng]

Do I need previous pay slips?

Do I need previous pay slips?

[kabkaba]

Not immediately but you may be asked for it later.