They then need to apply for an h 1b visa at a consular post abroad if applicable and seek to be readmitted into the united states in h 1b status for the dates reflected on the approved h 1b.
Cap gap after october 1.
The cap gap extension of status and work authorization ends on october 1 when the h 1b status begins.
The automatic extension of status also applies to your f 2 dependents.
Cap gap extension eligibility.
If conditions 1 4 above are true but the h 1b petition was filed in the 60 day grace period following the end of your opt you are not eligible for the cap gap.
1 2018 risk accruing unlawful presence if they continue to work on or after oct.
1 unless otherwise authorized to continue employment as their cap gap work authorization is only valid through sept.
1 are required to leave the united states.
What does it mean to have filed for an oct.
The cap gap extension allows for some f 1 students to extend their f 1 status and or authorized period of post completion opt until they transition to the h 1b status on oct.
Due to increased demand for immigration benefits resulting in higher caseloads as well as a significant surge in.
F 1 students who do not qualify for a cap gap extension and whose periods of authorized stay expire before oct.
F 1 cap gap status work authorization extension no longer valid as of october 1.
Citizenship and immigration services uscis issued an alert on september 28 2018 reminding f 1 students who have an h 1b petition that remained pending on october 1 2018 that they risk accruing unlawful presence if they continue to work on or after october 1 unless otherwise authorized to.
1 cap subject h1 b petition prior to the.