F1 Visa to H1-B Query

[california6586]

I wanted to ask a couple of questions regarding my situation which I am explaining below:

I finished my MAsters in CS and found a full-time opportunity. I enrolled in a Certificate Program and was issued an I-20 with a CPT to continue my employment at my company since my company could not file my H1-B last year(2012) as the quota was full. My queries are :

1) My F1-B expires in June 2013. My company is filing my H1-B when the quota opens up in April. I wanted to ask you how does the employment work after my F1-B expires since, if I am not mistaken(kindly correct me if I am wrong), the H1-B will kick in Oct 2013.

2) I had 2 months of OPT still left. But since I enrolled in the Certificate Program and took another CPT i was under the impression that I can no longer take that OPT. Can I still try and apply for that OPT or I will not be allowed to ?

Thanks a lot for your help.

[JoeF]

You abused CPT.

An F1 is for studying, not for working.

You need to discuss your situation with a good immigration lawyer. It is unlikely that you will get an H1, due to your CPT abuse.

[CompletelyForgot]

Well,

you may get lucky and not get caught for abusing the CPT rule.. and I think if your employer applies for H1B thru Premium processing, and you get your H1B approval ASAP, you can get your I20/CPT/OPT extended until Oct 1st 2013, under CAP GAP EXTENSION. Find out mroe from y our School and your lawyer

[t75]

Not all certificate programs would qualify for OPT. You need to consult your DSO AND an attorney regarding your conduct. It sounds iffy.

[rahul412]

I enrolled in a Certificate Program and was issued an I-20 with a CPT to continue my employment at my company since my company could not file my H1-B last year(2012) as the quota was full.

what is this certificate program CPT?

Never heard about this.