Hello,

I am currently working full time in a University on a H1B visa.Although it is a H1B visa , it is slightly different than a standard/business H1B.It is exempt.This H1B cannot be transferred to a business/non-exempt H1B.

I think my only chance of changing to a private company would be to find a job by july-august and hope that the quota for H1B is still not finished,apply for a new H1B and start from Oct 1st.

My question is , if I do manage to get a job in Apr-May and the company decides to file my H1B , can I start before Oct 1st on my previous exempt H1B?(I read somewhere about portability,AC 21,but very confusing).

Any help is appreciated.

Anybody who has an insight on this tricky situation?
Thanks in advance.