H1b applied buy OPT expires in June

[javarubyc]

I have a question regarding H1b visa.... My employer applies H1b this year and my OPT expires in June this year.

Can I work June to October this year or not?
Can I live in this country as i will not have any visa?
What are my different options?

Thanks,
Rahul

[DesiOPTForumAdmin]

Read more about Cap-Gap:
Cap Gap: http://www.nafsa.org/uploadedFiles/s...ers.pdf?n=1048
Read Below article: http://desiopt.com/include/themes/cu...capgap-h1b.php

http://forum.desiopt.com/entry.php/44-H-1B-Cap-Gap-Regulations

Driver License renewal during Cap Gap-https://www.facebook.com/desiopt1/posts/666648826685823
Cap-Gap Regulations: http://www.uscis.gov/working-united-...ap-regulations


There had been discussions on Cap-Gap extension and H1B filing. Few discussion links are listed below

http://forum.desiopt.com/showthread.php/1344-H1-B-application-April-2014-OPT-ext-expires-Aug-2014-What-should-I-do-to-work

https://www.facebook.com/desiopt1/posts/809797665704271

https://www.facebook.com/desiopt1/posts/641550152529024

https://www.facebook.com/desiopt1/posts/636752606342112

http://forum.desiopt.com/showthread.php/1249-Am-I-eligible-for-OPT-Cap-Gap-Extension

http://forum.desiopt.com/showthread.php/260-Cap-Gap-Extension-Proof

http://forum.desiopt.com/showthread.php/179-I-want-to-apply-for-H1B-in-2014-as-my-OPT-is-valid-till-july-2014-Whats-happening-C

If your question is not addressed in above links/Forums/Facebook posts then let us know.
IMPORTANT: Write back Specific question that we can post on Facebook wall. Thanks DesiOPT Team.

[DesiOPTForumAdmin]

More:

“cap gap extension” – a period in which an eligible F-1 student’s status is automatically extended to bridge the gap
between the end of F-1 status and start of H-1B status. If the student is in
a period of authorized post-completion OPT on or after the date the student becomes eligible for the extension, the student’s post-completion OPT is also automatically extended.




9.1.4. What is the length of the cap gap extension?
For a student with active post-completion OPT, the cap gap extension for both employment and F-1 status starts the date the student’s original OPT expires and ends September 30 unless the H-1B petition for the student is rejected, denied, or withdrawn. In that case, the employment authorization ends and the grace period begins. For a student whose post-completion OPT expired prior to the filing date of the H-1B petition, the cap gap extension starts at the end of his or her grace period and ends September 30 unless the H-1B petition for the student is rejected, denied, or withdrawn. However, the student will not
have work authorization.
Due to the complexities involved, a student will receive cap gap extensions in increments, as the petition goes through the steps of filing, receipting, and adjudication.

http://1.usa.gov/L8cnHw

[DesiOPT-FaceBook-Admin]

Your message was posted as anonymous on Facebook wall- (April 3rd)

[DesiOPT-FaceBook-Fan]

As you have valid OPT till June, you can apply for Capgap and work till October 1st

[DesiOPT-FaceBook-Fan]

1 mostly yes if u r h1 selected in lottery and not denied .. check about cap-gap for u r eligibility ..
2 hmm i am assuming u said status instead of visa .. hmm if u qualify for cap-gap then yes u can stay and in u r case u can work also ..( visa is only for entry ..)
3 if u r h1 is selected then u dont need another options .. if not it would be big issues ..

[DesiOPT-FaceBook-Fan]

Yes you will be under cap gab 2. Yes you can 3. You can stay without issues. Travelling would be an issue as you have to get stamped . Stay within country

[DesiOPT-FaceBook-Fan]

Where to check to qualify for cap-gap?

[DesiOPT-FaceBook-Fan]

http://www.uscis.gov/.../extension-post-completion...

[DesiOPT-FaceBook-Fan]

Once you got conformation number from USCIS for your h1b , you can check with your college for your cap gap I20 . They will send you i20 .

[DesiOPT-FaceBook-Fan]

CAP-CAP, To qualify for u need to be employed with an E-Verified employer, and maintained a legal status( less than90 Days of unemployment on OPT(OPT+STEM Ext)). GAP-CAP is extended i-20, and is for a max of 6 months, till a confirmed decision on H1B/OCT 1st.

[DesiOPT-FaceBook-Admin]

Check this Cap-Gap Article: http://bit.ly/1lDLXwE

[DesiOPT-FaceBook-Fan]

Are you sure for Cap-Gap employer must be E-verify? based on USCIS site they didn't mention for Cap-Gap employer must be E0verfy. I think just for OPT-EXT the employer must be E-Verify