Way to fight H1B crisis =H1B to F1/2 to H1B

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I am sure many people are facing the same/similar situation like mine. I got my H1B approved last year and was working on it till Jan 09. Now I am not having job and my employer is telling me that they could no longer keep my H1B. I don't want to go back home now and would like stay in US in legal status. I did some research and found out a means to stay in legal status and without affecting my H1B, i.e. H1B to F1 or F2 and then back to H1B (amendment). I want to change my status to either F1 or F2 from H1B now. I will keep looking for job and once I find a job my previous employer will file H1B amendment. Once it is approved I can work on H1B. This doesn't affect my current H1B. But the time I spend on F1 or F2 will be subtracted from my total 6 years of H1B period. I don't know if this is correct (it looks like it is) but it is then it is the coolest thing I can do now to remain safe on this job crisis without affecting my current H1B. I know many people are is same situation now. This will help lot of us. Let us do some more research on it.. Cheers! if this helps you. Thanks Last edited: 04-Apr-09 11:28 AM

lateentry1979 · Apr 4, 2009 11:26 AM · 14,313 views

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I don't think your time on other visa will be subtracted from H1B. I have read this somewhere, could not recall where. Checkout murthy.com article or forum.

Khairey · Apr 4, 2009 11:48 AM

yeah I am not sure but I heard the same but your time wont be subtracted from H1b. Try to find some valid source and let me know also

gc1488 · Apr 4, 2009 1:32 PM

It doesn't matter whether the F1/F2 period will be deducted from the H1B period or not but what I am more concerned is whether it is possible to change the status from H1B to F1/F2 and then back to H1B again. Any reliable source will be highly appreciated.

Lateentry1979 · Apr 5, 2009 3:31 PM

Per information, as far I know, it can be changed from H1-F1/F2 to H1. However, the filing company must furnish strong letter with additional attestation and reason. Though it's very tough and normally goes to audit.

Everest2 · Apr 5, 2009 5:11 PM

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