H1-B and F-1 Visa expiry Please advice

[karramadhu]

Hi Everyone,

I came on F-1 visa in August 2009 and I got my visa for 4 years till July 2013. It took 2 and half years for me to complete my Master's. My first OPT started from January 30th 2012, now I applied for OPT extension. I will get extension till June 2014. I want to apply for my H1-B as I have my visa till July 2013.

My question is if I file for my H1-B in April 2013 when can I expect it to be approved( if i apply in premium).

If my H1-B gets approved and when I go to India before July 2013(till my visa is there) do I need to go for stamping or my H1-B is effective only after october 2013.

What is my status after my H1-B gets approved till october 31st 2013, Can I be on my OPT and go to India before my Visa expires, does immigration officials come to know that I am on my H1-B?

Thanks in Advance.

[pontevecchio]

Why avoid the H1 visa? It will make life simpler. A first time H1 if cap subject can only start from October,1.

[karramadhu]

Thanks for your advice

.I have to go to India and I don't have my visa (F-1) after July 2013. So I am planning to apply for H 1 as I don't have option.

As my H1 starts from october can I go to India until my visa is valid( july 2013)?

[pontevecchio]

Cap Gap?