lalupatay : Here is what you do: First of all, you have to have one degree from USA. 1. Keep looking for job while being in F1(student) 2.If your interview goes well, the company will show interest in you. 3.Ask company to apply for H1B visa for you. They will do if they are really interested in you. 4.You can not join company until company receives the receipt notice of petition of your H1B visa request from INS. 5. Once company receives notice, you can start working. 6. Do premium process. It takes 15 days. These all are normal process everyone does. Note:There is no relation between OPT and H1B.