H1B start date

[Bohu_ele]

Hi all,

I am a full time employee at xyz company. I did not reach H1B quota for this year and my stem OPT extension is expiring in mid of next year March, i.e., before next year H1B applications are accepted. Since I am with in 60 days grace period of OPT, my Univ. can extend my stay till Sep 30, but they said I am not authorized to work.

My company is intrested in sponsering my H1B in next year, but my question is do I need to wait until Oct 1st to get started working or can I have my H1B start date early.

I am worried, what my company will say if I will not be available for 6 months for work.

Please share your valuable suggestions.

Thanks in Advance.

[JoeF]

You need to wait to work until Oct. 1, once your OPT expires.

[chtummala]

yes