I am currently on F-1 Visa and pursuing Doctoral Degree in Information Technology in University of Northern Virginia. Recently I applied for H1-B on June 8th 2012 through Feather **** **** **** Inc. I received a RFE on June 19th to provide for evidence in regards to accreditation status of UNVA. For which my attorney submitted my Bachelors Degree evaluation Report for the RFE on July 19th. On July 30th i received the attached approval notice email from the attroney.
The Vermont Service Center has approved the following I-129 Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker that had
been filed under the Premium Processing Service:
Receipt Number: EAC123456789
Petitioner: YYYY ZZZ YYYY YYYY YYYY INC
Beneficiary: YYYY YYYY YYYY YYYY YYYY
DOB: 01/02/XX
Classification: H1B
Starting Validity Date: 10/01/12
Ending Validity Date: 09/30/15
Consulate notified (if applicable): HYDERABAD
I-94 # (if applicable): 123456789(same as my current I-94 on my passport)
But My I-797C says that H1-B was approved but change of status was denied. Reeived I797B yesterday but no reasons have been attached to the notice.
Following is my case,
1. I first entered into US on F-1 visa in Jan 2007, to pursue Masters in Computer Science in New Jersey Institute Of Technology University. F-1 Visa was valid till Dec' 2012.
2. In Oct 2007 I transferred to University of Northern Virginia to continue my Master in Computer Science. University of Northern Virginia was Accredited when i joined the university in 2007.
3. In Oct 2007 I applied for Curriculum Practical Training and ended it within 11 months 20 days i.e in Sept 2008.
4. In Oct 2008 I registered for courses for FALL 2008 term, i.e Oct, Nov and Dec and left to my home country Abruptly and dint come back leaving my education in the middle and in its last semester.
5. In 2009, I damaged my passport with the valid F-1 visa and applied for a new one in my home country - INDIA.
6. In 2010 Dec, I applied for F-1 visa again to pursue my unfinished Masters Degree in Computer Science in University of Northern Virginia and I was accepted and F-1 visa was granted to finish my Masters Degree. F-1 Visa was valid till 09 Dec 2015.
7. In 2011 Jan 4th, I entered US on F-1 visa to pursue and finish my remaining Masters Program in University of Northern Virginia and graduated in March 2011. At this point of time UNVA lost its accreditation.
8. I was not granted OPT since I did not meet the OPT requirements though i graduated in Masters Program with 3.5 gpa and I applied for Phd Program in Information Technology for Apr 2011 term.
9. In 2011 Apr, I Started pursuing my Doctorate In Information technology in University of Northern Virginia.
10. In Apr 2011 I applied for Curriculum Practical Training(Full Time) and worked from May to July 2011.
11. In Apr 2012 I applied for Curriculum Practical Training(Part Time) and working till date. And current CPT Authorization (Part Time) will be valid till Oct 4th 2012.
12. On June 7th my employer Feather **** **** **** Inc applied for my H1-B with Change of Status for Specialty Occupation category with Masters Degree from UNVA. The packet was received on June 8th 2012 by USCIS. It was premium processing application.
13. June 19th we received an RFE(attached) from USCIS in regards to the accreditation of UNVA In response my attorney decided to reply with Bachelors Degree Evaluation Report, which was submitted on July 19th 2012.
14. July 30th I have received the approval email notice which said that my H1-B was approved for 3 years from Oct 1st 2012 to Sept 30th 2012. But Consulate Notified was HYDERABAD, INDIA and I-94 was same as I was initially issued on my arrival to US on Jan 2011.
15. Aug 9th I received my I-797C(attached) from my employer, which said that my H1-B was approved but my change Of Status was not approved.
Following are my questions,
1. Since my Change of Status was not approved, would I be out of status at any point of time even when my current F-1 status and I-94 are still valid and in status ?
2. What are my options at this point ? Do i have to leave the country immediately and return to my home country ?
3. Can i continue my education and continue my Doctoral Program on my current status ?
4. Does this all mean that my Masters Degree from UNVA did not hold any good in my current H1-B process ? When i started my masters program UNVA was accredited, wouldn't that implicate my degree was genuine ?
5. Does my Doctoral Program from UNVA hold any immigration value ? Would I be able to apply for Green card under EB-1 category if I graduate with Doctoral Degree from UNVA ?
6. If I pursue another Masters Program from another Accredited university would i be eligible for OPT program then ? and Can i apply for H1-B under Specialty Occupation with the new Accredited University degree ?
7. At any point in the near future while I am still on F-1 Visa and continue my education, if I leave to my home country, will this H-1B COS decline have any impact on my i-94 ? will i loose my I-94 or status ? Will i still be able to re-enter US on my F-1 visa and status ?
8. Can I cancel my H1-B approval and choose to stay in my current F-1 Visa status ?
9. A past time Masters Degree from a accredited university hold any value ?
10. In My I 797C it is mentioned that Consulate notified as Hyderabad.Do I have option to visit any other consulate in Canada or India for H1b Visa stamping.
11. If I visit Consulate for h1b stamping and in case my visa was not approved can I still come back to US with F-1 visa.
Thanks For you valuable suggestions and Help
The Vermont Service Center has approved the following I-129 Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker that had
been filed under the Premium Processing Service:
Receipt Number: EAC123456789
Petitioner: YYYY ZZZ YYYY YYYY YYYY INC
Beneficiary: YYYY YYYY YYYY YYYY YYYY
DOB: 01/02/XX
Classification: H1B
Starting Validity Date: 10/01/12
Ending Validity Date: 09/30/15
Consulate notified (if applicable): HYDERABAD
I-94 # (if applicable): 123456789(same as my current I-94 on my passport)
But My I-797C says that H1-B was approved but change of status was denied. Reeived I797B yesterday but no reasons have been attached to the notice.
Following is my case,
1. I first entered into US on F-1 visa in Jan 2007, to pursue Masters in Computer Science in New Jersey Institute Of Technology University. F-1 Visa was valid till Dec' 2012.
2. In Oct 2007 I transferred to University of Northern Virginia to continue my Master in Computer Science. University of Northern Virginia was Accredited when i joined the university in 2007.
3. In Oct 2007 I applied for Curriculum Practical Training and ended it within 11 months 20 days i.e in Sept 2008.
4. In Oct 2008 I registered for courses for FALL 2008 term, i.e Oct, Nov and Dec and left to my home country Abruptly and dint come back leaving my education in the middle and in its last semester.
5. In 2009, I damaged my passport with the valid F-1 visa and applied for a new one in my home country - INDIA.
6. In 2010 Dec, I applied for F-1 visa again to pursue my unfinished Masters Degree in Computer Science in University of Northern Virginia and I was accepted and F-1 visa was granted to finish my Masters Degree. F-1 Visa was valid till 09 Dec 2015.
7. In 2011 Jan 4th, I entered US on F-1 visa to pursue and finish my remaining Masters Program in University of Northern Virginia and graduated in March 2011. At this point of time UNVA lost its accreditation.
8. I was not granted OPT since I did not meet the OPT requirements though i graduated in Masters Program with 3.5 gpa and I applied for Phd Program in Information Technology for Apr 2011 term.
9. In 2011 Apr, I Started pursuing my Doctorate In Information technology in University of Northern Virginia.
10. In Apr 2011 I applied for Curriculum Practical Training(Full Time) and worked from May to July 2011.
11. In Apr 2012 I applied for Curriculum Practical Training(Part Time) and working till date. And current CPT Authorization (Part Time) will be valid till Oct 4th 2012.
12. On June 7th my employer Feather **** **** **** Inc applied for my H1-B with Change of Status for Specialty Occupation category with Masters Degree from UNVA. The packet was received on June 8th 2012 by USCIS. It was premium processing application.
13. June 19th we received an RFE(attached) from USCIS in regards to the accreditation of UNVA In response my attorney decided to reply with Bachelors Degree Evaluation Report, which was submitted on July 19th 2012.
14. July 30th I have received the approval email notice which said that my H1-B was approved for 3 years from Oct 1st 2012 to Sept 30th 2012. But Consulate Notified was HYDERABAD, INDIA and I-94 was same as I was initially issued on my arrival to US on Jan 2011.
15. Aug 9th I received my I-797C(attached) from my employer, which said that my H1-B was approved but my change Of Status was not approved.
Following are my questions,
1. Since my Change of Status was not approved, would I be out of status at any point of time even when my current F-1 status and I-94 are still valid and in status ?
2. What are my options at this point ? Do i have to leave the country immediately and return to my home country ?
3. Can i continue my education and continue my Doctoral Program on my current status ?
4. Does this all mean that my Masters Degree from UNVA did not hold any good in my current H1-B process ? When i started my masters program UNVA was accredited, wouldn't that implicate my degree was genuine ?
5. Does my Doctoral Program from UNVA hold any immigration value ? Would I be able to apply for Green card under EB-1 category if I graduate with Doctoral Degree from UNVA ?
6. If I pursue another Masters Program from another Accredited university would i be eligible for OPT program then ? and Can i apply for H1-B under Specialty Occupation with the new Accredited University degree ?
7. At any point in the near future while I am still on F-1 Visa and continue my education, if I leave to my home country, will this H-1B COS decline have any impact on my i-94 ? will i loose my I-94 or status ? Will i still be able to re-enter US on my F-1 visa and status ?
8. Can I cancel my H1-B approval and choose to stay in my current F-1 Visa status ?
9. A past time Masters Degree from a accredited university hold any value ?
10. In My I 797C it is mentioned that Consulate notified as Hyderabad.Do I have option to visit any other consulate in Canada or India for H1b Visa stamping.
11. If I visit Consulate for h1b stamping and in case my visa was not approved can I still come back to US with F-1 visa.
Thanks For you valuable suggestions and Help
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