OPT, OPT Extension

[abhishekraun]

I tried to find the following answers in the forum, but was not able to find it. Please help me with these questions that are killing me. Thanks!

1. Will my OPT Extension be cancelled if my H1B lottery approved?
2. Will I be able to use my OPT extension if H1B lottery denied?
3. Will I be able to use my OPT extension if H1B lottery approved, but H1B stamping denied?
3. If my H1B lottery gets approved, I have to go back to my country for STAMPING. Lets say my H1B stamping is denied in my country. Will I be able to return to USA in my OPT Extension?

Anybody out there to help?

[DesiOPTForumAdmin]

Please explain your current situation. Are you on OPT/ OPT Ext/ H1B Filed.

If H1b approved, are you going to stamping?

[abhishekraun]

I have been in US for 6 years in F1 visa. My visa has expired, but I have maintained my status. I haven't returned back to my home country. I am on OPT right now. Next year I will get OPT Extension. After that I will apply for H1B. The reason I am asking the following questions is that I DO NOT want to waste my OPT Extension in future in case my H1B gets denied. I want to fully use OPT, OPT Extension.

[U][B]DATES[/B][/U]
OPT Start Date (SD): 27th Jan. 2014
OPT Expires: 26th Jan. 2015
OPT Extension SD: 27th Jan. 2015
OPT Extension Expires: 27th July 2016
H1B Apply: April 1st 2016.
April 1st - Sep. 20th : Cap Gap.

[U][B]QUESTIONS: [/B][/U]
1. Should I apply my H1B in April 1st, 2015 with the risk that my H1B stamping will be rejected in my country/other country and I will not be able to fully use my OPT Extension?
2. Or, should I fully use my OPT Extension time and then only apply for H1B in 2016?
3. Will my OPT Extension be cancelled if my H1B lottery approved?
4. Will I be able to use my OPT extension if H1B lottery denied?
5. Will I be able to use my OPT extension if H1B lottery approved in USA, but H1B stamping denied in my home country?
6. If my H1B lottery gets approved, I have to go back to my country for STAMPING. Lets say my H1B stamping is denied in my country. Will I be able to return to USA in my OPT Extension?


Please help me with these questions that are killing me right now.
Thanks!

[DesiOPTForumAdmin]

There had been recent discussions on wither to avail OPT or file for H1B . Refer this link

https://www.facebook.com/desiopt1/posts/824633080887396

https://www.facebook.com/desiopt1/posts/847043901979647

https://www.facebook.com/desiopt1/posts/847041018646602

https://www.facebook.com/desiopt1/posts/846780802005957

https://www.facebook.com/desiopt1/posts/844012648949439

http://forum.desiopt.com/showthread.php/231-OPT-Expires-Dec-2013-I-might-not-get-H1B-this-year-How-to-maintain-status-till

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

http://forum.desiopt.com/showthread.php/1394-H1B-when-is-the-right-time-to-apply

http://forum.desiopt.com/showthread.php/50-What-are-my-options-if-H1B-is-quota-full

http://forum.desiopt.com/showthread.php/45-How-much-is-the-minimum-salary-requirement-to-file-H1B

http://forum.desiopt.com/showthread.php/1122-Process-of-filing-H1B-My-employer-is-sponsoring-for-the-first-time

http://forum.desiopt.com/showthread.php/1664-H1B-Approval-depending-on-University-or-and-company

http://forum.desiopt.com/showthread.php/1586-reject-job-offer-before-H1B-filing

http://forum.desiopt.com/showthread.php/1498-Currently-in-OPT-period-and-questions-about-H1B-processing

http://forum.desiopt.com/showthread.php/1699-Can-we-apply-for-H1B-with-a-provisional-degree

http://forum.desiopt.com/showthread.php/263-Missed-H1B-quota-Travel-now-or-after-Back-to-school

http://forum.desiopt.com/showthread.php/395-Got-Job-offer-after-H1B-deadline-Any-Alternative

http://forum.desiopt.com/showthread.php/118-Will-this-accreditation-issue-causes-a-problem-during-H1B

http://forum.desiopt.com/showthread.php/588-H1B-got-selected-but-have-RFE-What-should-I-do

http://forum.desiopt.com/showthread.php/549-OPT-Expiring-H1B-petition-didn-t-get-selected-My-options

http://forum.desiopt.com/showthread.php/71-No-Pay-Stubs-Is-it-okay-to-file-H1B

http://forum.desiopt.com/showthread.php/375-Haven-t-heard-about-my-H1B-Can-I-travel-before-OPT-expires

http://forum.desiopt.com/showthread.php/331-Is-my-H1B-petetion-approved-rejected

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[DesiOPTForumAdmin]

There had been recent discussions on H1B denial. It's a good idea to go through all the suggestions, that way the quetion is not duplicated. Please refer these link

http://forum.desiopt.com/showthread.php/2121-Cap-Gap-if-H1B-Denied?p=10167#post10167

http://forum.desiopt.com/showthread.php/1313-F1-expiring-amp-H1B-Denied-Travel-on-OPT-STEM

http://forum.desiopt.com/showthread.php/24-OPT-gt-H1B-Denied-Please-help-me-My-career-is-on-the-line-here

http://forum.desiopt.com/showthread.php/16-Can-I-work-on-OPT-if-my-H1B-is-denied

http://forum.desiopt.com/entry.php/129-Options-if-H1B-denied-or-H1B-deadline-missed

http://forum.desiopt.com/showthread.php/2087-Student-Visa-expiring-in-august-2014-and-OPT-expiring-in-Oct-2014

http://forum.desiopt.com/showthread.php/1711-H1B-Denied-Job-profile-Mismatch?p=7871#post7871

http://forum.desiopt.com/showthread.php/1701-H1B-denial

http://forum.desiopt.com/entry.php/136-USCIS-returning-rejected-cap-subject-H-1B-petitions

http://forum.desiopt.com/showthread.php/1573-Alert-Extension-Denied-Masters-from-For-Profit-University

We suggest you to search DesiOPT Forums and Facebook Page for similar posts and suggestions from readers.
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