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Home All FAQs Working Visas H-1B and L-1 I currently have an F-1 OPT. My employer wants to sponsor me for an H-1B. What do I need to know?

I currently have an F-1 OPT. My employer wants to sponsor me for an H-1B. What do I need to know?

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This is essentially just a change of status. The instructions are virtually the same as the instructions for an new H-1B above.

Do keep in mind that you will likely be subject to the H-1B quota. In the past, the quota has been oversubscribed, and H-1B petitions were approved in essentially a lottery among those whose applications were received during the first few days of April, for a start date in October. If you miss this window of opportunity, you may have to wait a full year before reapplying.

 

 

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