Can I have control over switching to h1b from OPT?

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if i have h1b approved in October 2013 and also have 1.5 years opt extension period left. Can I have control over switching to h1b i.e., can I stay on opt for one more year and then switch to h1b in 2014.


This was posted on https://www.facebook.com/desiopt1 on February 26th 2013

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I think your OPT will be voided once H1B is approved for you.

[DesiOPT-FaceBook-Fan]

If you already have the approved H-1B, you need to find out how the Petitioner filed the H-1 petition. If they filed it as a Change of Status, then you will automatically change status to H-1B on October 1.