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talk2ankit29

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Confuesd: Should Apply for H1B now or continue to Work on OPT and File H1B Next year

03-13-2014, 11:59 PM

Hi,

I have master's degree in STEM from US. MY Opt started from Dec 2013 and i have validity including extension till June 2016.
My employer wants to file for H1-B this year. But i am quite confused should i file for H1B for 2014 or should i continue to work on OPT for this year and take a chance next year. I will not apply for H1B this year, i still have 2 chances for H1B to file for 2015 and 2016.
I want to continue to work on OPT as taxes deduct will be more on H1b.

What you guys advice? Any pro and cons on Working on F-1 and H-1 B.

Thanks
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03-14-2014, 08:04 AM

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03-15-2014, 08:14 AM

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03-21-2014, 06:24 AM

Depends how u plan if I were u I would do h1 this yr ..
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03-21-2014, 06:25 AM

You do have 2 more chances for filing H1..why waste H1 period while you've OPT period to work in..
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03-21-2014, 06:26 AM

Always prefer being on H1B though tax you pay is higher.
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03-21-2014, 06:27 AM

Also once you are on H1B, you can start your GC process as well (depends on employer policies tough)
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