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    May 9, 2008, 09:45 PM
    H1 B Leave of Absence
    Hello,

    I am currently working on H1B visa. I have obtained admission into a full time MBA program that would require me to go to F1 Student status. However, my employer has offered me a leave of absence so I may be able to return back to them after my MBA. In this situation, do I need to change my H1 status to F1 status or can I pursue my education on an H1 B visa?

    Thanks a lot for your help.
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    May 9, 2008, 10:28 PM
    You have to change your status to F-1, and you can resume H-1B once you're graduated.
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    May 10, 2008, 07:09 AM
    Thanks for your reply. I imagine I would again have to go through the H1B quota and selection process before I would be able to work again, or would my change of status happen through any different process?
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    May 10, 2008, 09:40 AM
    If you finish school and want to get back to work,
    You will need to go through selection process like all other applicants.
    But years limit on H-1B resumes from where you changed your status.
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    May 10, 2008, 12:08 PM
    Thanks a lot !

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