F1 student, OPT Completed, H1B was in process, Cap Gap completed and H1B Denied.

[sriram123$]

Hi All,

I am an F1 student graduated in June 2016, My CPT got over by June 2017. As my H1B was being processed, I was in Cap GAP till Sep 30th 2017. Yesterday (12/20/2017) I got my H1B DENIED. I have applied for a college and got an admit from that college for the early Spring 2018 program.

When I checked with my earlier university, they informed that my Sevis was completed and my new university doesn't accept completed sevis.

Now my questions is - can I get a new I20 with a new Sevis ID from my university and continue to study, as my initial F1 visa is valid till June 2019? or should I apply for a new fresh F1 student visa to be able to attend the course?

Please share your comments and thanks for all the help.

[sriram123$]

I meant my OPT was completed in June 2017

[BlahBlah1846]

I would call your international office and ask

[inadmissible]

You've been out of status for far too long to do F1-F1 reinstatement. You'll need to get a new visa. Talk to your DSO