H1B to F1 - Will you get OPT and What happens to remaining H1B

[Nikhilrana1990]

Hello, 

          I graduated with M.S. degree in Dec'2014. I was on OPT from Feb'15 to Sept'15 ( 7 months). My H1B started from Oct'15. My current employer plans to file I-140 by end of 2019. I am planning to study further and either go for MBA or M.S. in Business Analytics.  I have following questions pertaining to this:

1. If I pursue MBA which is NOT a STEM program & change my visa status from H1b to F1, Will I get the OPT after I graduate ? And what will happen to my remaining H1B time ? 

2. If I pursue M.S. in Business Analytics which is a STEM program & change my visa status from H1b to F1, Will I get the OPT ? And what will happen to my remaining H1B time ?

[JoeF]

You already got OPT for a Master's. You could get another OPT only for a higher educational level, not for an MBA, which is also a Master's.

If the degree falls under STEM, you may be able to get the STEM OPT.

You won't be able to change to F1 after an I-140 has been filed, because the I-140 shows immigration intent which is not allowed on F1.

And you can use the remainder of the H1.