GC Processing on OPT

[srinath222]

Hi,

I am currently on OPT and my OPT is till Feb 2020. I will be registering for CPT after Feb 2020 and will be filing my H-1 Visa in April 2020 on CPT .

I want to start my GC Processing and getting I-140 approved will take atleast 1 year.

If I start the processing now, will there be any effect on my H-1 Visa or H-1 Stamping in the next year ?? 

Please advise. 

Edited September 18, 2019 by srinath222

[pontevecchio]

Consorting with dubious colleges which offer 'CPT" at will is a recipe for disaster as far as a career here is concerned. You do realize that an employer needs to file for you. H1 is in any case dual intent.

[JoeF]

You can't use CPT after a year of OPT. The law allows only one year or Practical Training (+ possibly STEM OPT) per educational level.

Abuse of CPT will kill your future in the US. You won't ever get an H1 nor a GC if you abuse CPT.