Sachi_08 1 Report post Posted July 4, 2013 Hi I got Receipt Notice (Form I-797) for my COS H1B to F1 on June 18. I am guessing 3 month processing time from June 18, 2013 .So it will be in Sep 18,2013 . But Since we dont know exact date, my question is Can I quit exiting H1-job immediate after approval on same day or 1 week time ? I can work 1 week to handover my job or Can plan to quit job mid august and join school on start date Aug 18, 2013 on time even if I do not get an approval ? or The USCIS officer may deny or approve from a later date, for example after one month say 18 Sep ,2013.?. If I enroll in August by paying fees. Can I join On 18 Sep ,2013? Finally , What if deny situation but H1 valid till Oct 2014 Has any one encountered this problem? Can anyone suggest a good course of action?? Very much appreciate any advice. Share this post Link to post
t75 1 Report post Posted July 5, 2013 If you are not on H1B and have not received F1 approval, you will be OOS. Exit the US and return with F1 stamping for the fastest transition. Share this post Link to post
Sachi_08 1 Report post Posted July 5, 2013 Hi T75, I am on H1 right now valid till 2014. Also I have receipt of cos H1B to F1 on June 18. I am waiting for approval.Pl Kindly answer my query's as in original post thanks in advance Share this post Link to post
pontevecchio 12 Report post Posted July 6, 2013 When does school start? That is the question? Share this post Link to post
t75 1 Report post Posted July 6, 2013 You must have approval in hand to attend classes. Expect to appear for classes on the first day. Your best option is to return home for F1 stamping and enter at the proper time (1 month before classes start). Share this post Link to post