H4 to F1 (worked 4 years 6 months on L1b) do OPT work time contribute under 6 years permitted for h1b

[inneed123]

Hi,

I worked in USA on L1b visa for 4 years 6 months.

Currently on H4 visa for 1 year.

Changing to F1 by doing masters program under STEM.

Question is will my OPT work time 29 months goes to 6 years of H1b. I want to change to H1b after OPT.

Thanks

[rahul412]

Hi,

I worked in USA on L1b visa for 4 years 6 months.

Currently on H4 visa for 1 year.

Changing to F1 by doing masters program under STEM.

Question is will my OPT work time 29 months goes to 6 years of H1b. I want to change to H1b after OPT.

Thanks

No, OPT comes under F1.

[shekar11#]

Yes. You will get full 29 months of OPT.