OPT or CPT or activate old H-1

[Sachi_08]

Hello, 

 

Here is the current situation.

 

• I was on F1- OPT status on phd when employed.
  
• I couldn't finish thesis in  time so change to H-1.
  
• Then I change back to F-1  to complete thesis
  
• If I want to do job after finishing this long study 
  
• Can apply for OPT again  called post completion OPT for remaining    17 months  (month 29 month - 12 months)? 
  
• Can apply for CPT again since I used CPT for 9 month previously too
  
• Or Can I activate my H-1 and start work as soon as I get I-799 COS F1 to H1  receipt. If it denied then I have to go back and come with visa stamp and resume same job
  

 Thanks in advance for your consideration and help.

[JoeF]

1. Avoid CPT. That's a career killer nowadays.

2. For OPT, you have to be enrolled fulltime for one academic year.