Question on OPT expires date to H1B Approval date

[Ganapathi07]

Hi,

I am on OPT and It will expires in 05-31-2013.

If I apply H1B for next year, It will start from 10-01-2013.

My question is: Is there any way I can work from 05-31-2013 to 10-01-2013.

[Attorney_10]

Generally, cap gap extension applies to certain F1 students to cover the gap between when his/her OPT ends and the October 1 start date for the H1B petition. Generally, the cap subject H1B petition must be filed with a request to change status, request an October 1st start date, and be pending on or before the OPT ends. Please schedule a consultation with an experienced immigration attorney to discuss the specific facts of your case and to determine whether you will be eligble for the cap gap extension.