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F1 to H4 Visa and F1 to F1

05-16-2015, 12:26 PM

Hi,

I am right now on F1 - OPT visa and planing for transfer to H4 with EAD. My OPT expires on July 17th 2015, to maintain status of F1 visa with work permit (CPT) I am planing to join a school on July 11th 2015.

When shall I apply for change of status (COS) to H4 visa and EAD? Can I apply on May 26 or as soon as the form is released? or Shall I apply for H4 visa with EAD after the receipt of new I20 and transfer of F1 OPT to CPT i.e. July first week ?

My spouse has completed his 6 years of H1-B, has recd the approval of I140 and extension of H1b.

Please advise me on what has to be done?
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05-16-2015, 02:51 PM

Originally posted by ys123 View Post

Hi,

I am right now on F1 - OPT visa and planing for transfer to H4 with EAD. My OPT expires on July 17th 2015, to maintain status of F1 visa with work permit (CPT) I am planing to join a school on July 11th 2015.

When shall I apply for change of status (COS) to H4 visa and EAD? Can I apply on May 26 or as soon as the form is released? or Shall I apply for H4 visa with EAD after the receipt of new I20 and transfer of F1 OPT to CPT i.e. July first week ?

My spouse has completed his 6 years of H1-B, has recd the approval of I140 and extension of H1b.

Please advise me on what has to be done?

Apply on May 26, it might be better. Feel free to call 510 742 5887 we can assess in more details

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