About F1-OPT Graduates Career Fair
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Welcome to F1-OPT Graduates Career Fair! It is ITSM and Technology Solution provider based out of Parsippany, NJ. We specialize in JAVA/J2EE, .Net, Application Packager, Oracle Apps, Oracle DBA /SQL DBA, BI, ETL, BA, QA, Hyperion, PEGA, SAP [BW/BI, BASIS], SAP Business Objects, Web Logic/Web Sphere Administration and many more.First and foremost, F1-OPT Graduates Career Fair specializes in Application Development/Administration, providing consulting services to Fortune 500+ companies. Some of our clients, to whom our consultants provide services are Fujitsu America, PLA, Sonata, Stryker, John Deer, HCL, AT&T, Cognizant, IBM, TCS, Wipro, Wells Fargo, GE, Toyota Motors, GM, AAA insurance, Hartford Insurance, Quilogy, Capital One group, Sprint, Embark, Cingular, Verizon, Bank of America, JPMC, Nation Wide, Freddie Mac, Wells Fargo, Patni, Bell South, Ford, ORACLE, Microsoft, Mahindra Satyam etc.We are an E-Verified company specialized in consulting, training, development and other IT related areas. Eventually H1B sponsorship is totally done at the cost of the company with excellent benefit programs. This is an exclusive program for the Master's/Bachelor's graduates that have OPT/CPT on hand or eligible to work. Eligible candidates are screened first and are required to occupy our guest house and undergo training. The accommodation and training are absolutely free without charges.
I had F1 OPT status and changed to H1B status 6 years back. I used only 1 year of OPT from 2.5 years. Can I go back from H1B to OPT?
ReplyDeleteIf you go back to school and get another degree, you can go back to OPT.
ReplyDeleteConverting from h1b to F1 then OPT then back to H1b - is it feasible?
ReplyDeleteI got my h1b approved and planning to do my Masters and graduate before my h1b expires.
If this doesn't work then i can do a full time schooling by changing to f1
1. is it possible to change from h1b to f1
2. can i apply for OPT again for MS , I am on OPT STEM
3. can I apply for 17 months OPT extension my 12 months opt expires after Master as I have not used 17 months for my bachelor.
1. Yes, you will be able to file a COS back to F-1 on Form I-531.
ReplyDelete2. Yes.
3. Don't think so, no. But ask your school"s DSO and see what he or she says about that.
Employer willing to start GC processing, I do not have H1b, will this cause any issues?
ReplyDeleteI was on OPT and my company has started the GC process. I did not get through last years lottery and enrolled school to maintain my status
Is it okay to apply for PERM process without h1b visa, will there be any issues going forward doing so given my situation/
Green card is for future employment. AN employer can file a GC even though you are not working for them on h-1b
ReplyDeleteIf h1b application be jeopardized if i am unemployed?
ReplyDeleteI am working on EAD and waiting for h1b approval. My EAD expired in 2 months after i got paid from employer for the same period.
I have successful EAD renewal since then. What will be the consequences on my h1b visa or any immigration work issues?
It can affect your adjustment of status. You may wish to leave the U.S. and get a new visa, which may avoid the problem.
ReplyDeleteWill I be able to get the h1b exemption?
ReplyDeleteCompany1 filed h1b petition in 2014 and i was picked in the lottery. My application is still in process. If company1 withdraws petition can company2 file petition in the same year as I am under quota?
Should I have to wait till the next lottery?
Unfortunately, no...
ReplyDeleteTo be exempt, you have to have a previously approved H-1B..not just be picked in the lottery.
Can i apply new h1b if I had appealed h1b with old employer?
ReplyDeleteI filed h1b in April and got RFE. My company sent documents but RFE was rejected. Later they tried appealing to USCIS and said it takes time to get back.
I started searching job elsewhere with non-profit organizations that are h1b cap exempt and looks like I may land a job with them.
So, will the appeal made by previous employer affect in any way? Should I ask them to withdraw appeal?
Each appeal is filed separately. So it shouldn't affect.
ReplyDeleteFor time period, it might take around a year to get the response sometimes.
I have H1b from 2 employers and can I transfer from F1 to h1 from October...
ReplyDeleteMy h1b got approved for employer 1 and found employer 2 just filed new h1b last friday. Now, employer b is pending
1. should i work for employer 1
2. should i work for employer 2
3. should i go to school changing h1b to f1?
Start working for your 1st employer to activate the H1b then transfer h1b
ReplyDeleteH1B application change of status stamping..
ReplyDeleteMy H1B visa is approved which will be active from 1st Oct 2013. Since it is a change of status application from F1 to H1, is it alright if I go for the stamping before 1st October?
I am currently out of USA and will be returning on my student Visa (F1) before Oct 1. Is it ok if I get H1B stamped when I am in India?
You will be eligible to go for H1B visa stamping up to 90 days before the start date on H1B I-797 approval date (Oct 1st). You may enter through F1, but in case you delay then you can enter up to 10 days prior to Oct 1st.
ReplyDeleteIs Writing and publishing allowed on F1 or H1b visa?
ReplyDeleteI am studing in a Univesity on F1 and will be applying for H1b in a couple of months.
I am also a writer -usually writing blogs, novels, short stories etc. I am also planning to get my book published, but not sure whether it violates any visa terms or not.
Also, can I participate in writing competitions? If I win, will that violate income terms or my visa ?
You earn revenue through book publication and you will not be able to do it with your H1b.
ReplyDeleteHowever, winning a writing competition should not be a problem.
Is it possible to convert h1b to F2?
ReplyDeleteI might get my h1b visa terminated soon.My teenager so is on H4. If I enroll my son to a private school, he can change his status to F1, then will I be able to change to F2?
Will it make me easy to convert to B2 or F2?
B2 is a bad option. You won't be eligible for F2 either as your son is not your spouse.
ReplyDeleteWhen h1b is pending, is it possible to process h4?
ReplyDeleteAfter applying h1 and h4 extension I got my reciept number for both applications. I couldn't check the h1B status on USCIS website. I could check h4 status and it showed post decision activity and it was processed in july 2013. Though notice was mailed, I haven't got it yet.
Does that mean my h4 is approved?
1. Is it possible to process h4 before h1b
2. can my employer get h1b updates?
1. Anything can be possible
ReplyDelete2. Off course your company should get notified about h1b status. check with them first.
Is it possible to travel to Puerto rico when I h1b is still under process? I have valid OPT btw.
ReplyDeleteMy opt is valid until November 2014 but it expires in January 2014. H1b processing is still in progress through an employer. I was trying to go for a trip to Puerto Rico. Is that legal?
It is always risky to travel outside of US. But Puerto rico is well within USA, so go ahead and enjoy!
ReplyDeleteIs it possible to apply h1b when I am still on F1 visa?
ReplyDeleteI am currently doing my Masters in a US University. I am working for a company on OPT, they want to retain me by sponsoring my H1b.
Can I still be on F1 as i want to continue studying?
You are still eligible to go to school on your h1b
ReplyDeleteChanging h1b to f1 then back to h1b during 6th year of using h1b..
ReplyDeleteMy h1b exprires soon as I am on my 6th year of using it. My company is trying to apply for Permanaet labor from Sept 2013 and March 2014 for i-140 approval.
I am planning to change to F1 for studies and maintaining my status till i-140 gets approved.
I am then planning to convert back to H1b using the same.
What chances do I have for getting my F1 visa as my perm labor is still under progress?
I feel changing to F1 then back to h1 is not so good idea.
ReplyDeleteTalk to your company attorney if they can give you some better advice.
I have h1b and want to do PERM for my GC, will i be able to sponsor my husband...
ReplyDeleteI have applied to GC and my spouse also did it with me. During the 5+ years waiting time, his h1b expires and he is terminated from the job, will he not be able to stay in US after that? Or can we stay as long as i140 is approved?
He could not extend his H1b based on your PERM. He could file for adjustment with you, once the visa is available, as long as he is in status talking to his employer.that might work better.
ReplyDeleteWill i be able to marry in USA if I am on H1b?
ReplyDeleteI am on my h1b visa and planning to marry a girl who is on F1
Will this be valid marriage? Are we legally allowed to do this?
Yes, you can . You will be on H-1B and your fiancee will have choice to change status to H-4 or continue to remain on F-1.
ReplyDeleteOpt extension decision still in initial review..
ReplyDeleteHi i applied for my opt extension on Nov 22 2013. My opt is ending Feb 5th 2014. But it is still showing initial review. Can i continue to work after Feb 5 th till i get the decision. I have been working for the same client since April 2013. How much more time is it going take? Please give some suggestions.
Thank you
Yes u can work till the decision is pending or 180 days from the end of your initial opt..whichever is earlier....
ReplyDeleteYou will have to contact your HR and tell your problem..they will ask you to submit the I-765 receipt number (for confirmation that you filed your extension in timely manner).