Vink Posted May 15, 2015 Report Posted May 15, 2015 Hello there, I am on H1B and it is expiring in Oct this year. My I140 has also been approved. However for study reasons I want to take time off and concentrate on my Masters. Can I do a change of status to F1 or H4 now, and then after a year or so, can I file an extension through another company? Will there be any problems later. Thanks, Vink
jairichi Posted May 16, 2015 Report Posted May 16, 2015 With an approved I-140 there is no point in applying for a COS to F1. Go for H4. Later you can get a cap exempt H1B petition filed by an employer based on approved I-140.
Vink Posted May 19, 2015 Author Report Posted May 19, 2015 Since my H1B is expiring in Oct 2015 when should I be sending the application for COS from H1B to H4?
jairichi Posted May 20, 2015 Report Posted May 20, 2015 Since my H1B is expiring in Oct 2015 when should I be sending the application for COS from H1B to H4? At least a week before your last day in office or I94 expiry date.
Vink Posted June 10, 2015 Author Report Posted June 10, 2015 Can I file COS to H4 and EAD at the same time? I-765 ? What is the process there? And is one week before last day at office enough?
jairichi Posted June 10, 2015 Report Posted June 10, 2015 Can I file COS to H4 and EAD at the same time? I-765 ? What is the process there? And is one week before last day at office enough? Yes, you can. But, only after COS to H4 is approved EAD application will be processed. File form I539 for COS and I-765 for EAD.
JoeF Posted June 11, 2015 Report Posted June 11, 2015 Can I file COS to H4 and EAD at the same time? I-765 ? What is the process there? And is one week before last day at office enough? The H4-EAD requires that your spouse has an approved I-140.
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