Im in F-1 status and have a practical training work permit. If my work permit expires, do I have to stop working until the H1B approval comes through?
Top MurthyDotCom Yes. One must stop working upon the expiration of the EAD or the OPT. If an H1B petition requesting a change of status is filed prior to the expiration of the F-1 status (date of completing school or of finishing practical training, plus a 60-day grace period), one may legally remain in the U.S. However, one cannot work for the H1B-sponsoring employer during the period between the expiration of the practical training authorization and the start date on the H1B approval notice. MurthyDotCom F-1 students should be aware of what is often referred to as the cap gap. The cap gap is the time between the expiration of OPT (and the 60-day grace period) filing of a petition (i.e. April 1st) and the actual start date (i.e. October 1st, at the earliest). If one is unable to maintain status during this time, by enrolling in another program or changing to another nonimmigrant category, such as H-4) then the petition should be prepared for consular processing and one should depart t
MurthyDotCom Yes. One must stop working upon the expiration of the EAD or the OPT. If an H1B petition requesting a change of status is filed prior to the expiration of the F-1 status (date of completing school or of finishing practical training, plus a 60-day grace period), one may legally remain in the U.S. However, one cannot work for the H1B sponsoring employer during the period between the expiration of the practical training authorization and the start date on the H1B approval notice. MurthyDotCom F-1 students should be aware of what is often referred to as the “cap gap.” The cap gap is the time between the expiration of OPT (and the 60-day grace period) filing of a petition (i.e. April 1st) and the actual start date (i.e. October 1st, at the earliest). If one is unable to maintain status during this time, by enrolling in another program or changing to another nonimmigrant category, such as H4) then the petition should be prepared for consular processing and one should depart the
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