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  • Mar 1, 2007, 08:57 AM
    dtesfay
    Can F1 visa be transferred to H1B visa with out joining OPT program?
    Hi,

    Currently I am MSC student on F1 visa currently authorized to work .I have been working as a software engineer,network engineer and web developer for the last six years . I am confused about the conversion of F1 to H1B Visa status. Can I Change my F1 visa to H1B visa with out joining the OPT program while I was in College.

    Hope you would give me a better answer.
  • Jan 15, 2008, 12:06 PM
    dtesfay
    Hi

    Currently I am working full time(40hr/week) using the CPT work authorization.I worked for 11 months using my CPT.Can the CPT work authorization be extended?I am still attending graduating class full time.

    Daniel
  • Feb 23, 2010, 03:29 PM
    kalyanr

    No. You cannot extend you CPT .
    And if you use CPT for more than 12 months... You may not be approved for OPT.

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