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FAQ: Consular processing employment-based green card with a job offer from a different employer
FAQ: Consular processing employment-based green card with a job offer from a different employer
Discussion Topics:
My son got his H-1B approved on consular processing this year which also happens to be the first year on OPT. His F-1 Visa expired in June and he is unable to travel to India for lack of slots for H-1B stamping I wish to know the following:
1. No.
2. Yes, because remember he has deferred his H-1B change of status by requesting consular processing
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I am on my STEM OPT, and it is valid till July 2024.
My H1B was picked(March 2022) and approved(August 2022) last year.
However, my H1B was approved under the Consulate processing and received ( I-797 B). So, I asked my employer about it and got to know that I can change to H1 status whenever I intend to or after my stem opt expires.
I am planning to go to India in Oct for stamping. So I asked my employer to change my status to H1B, and they mentioned COS is not needed, I can directly go on STEM OPT and get my H1B visa stamped. It will automatically change the status to H1B.
Your employer is correct.
FAQ: Converting from B visa to any other status such as H-1B, etc.