Problem 101U know why there are more than 100 views and there are not even a single suggestion even though you have a short time left to maintain your status? B'coz you did not mention:- where r u located? what is your qualification? H1B visa holders are qualified people and should act accordingly.

maalpaani · May 1, 2010 10:52 PM

maalpani ji im located in dallas, tx and have bachelors in Computer Science. please let me know if you have any suggestions. thanks.

problems101 · May 2, 2010 8:16 AM

u can change to student visa to university that gives CPT and continue workingbut what is the reason that they are not extending your extension?

Gohtalo · May 2, 2010 8:47 AM

thank you gohtalo, do you know if i'll be out of status while waiting for change of status from h1b to f1? the reason is prevailing wage went up and they are not willing to pay the new prevailing wage.

problems101 · May 2, 2010 9:32 AM

I think you will be legal when your case is being processed if you file in time i mean before your H1B status expiry  date but in case they deny you then you might be illegal.But again you will have appeal chances.So my suggestion to you will be1)find job with another h1b sponsor which is very challenging looking at your time line but finically it might be the best options since u don't want to pay thousands of dollars to university since u already have got one and earned the job with it 2)Apply for I-20 immediately to the colleges that gives OPT and file AOS(i539 adjustment of states) Also if you maintain some status you will always have options of going back to H1B and work since you will have plenty of time to research the job and look for sponsorship than continue working on assignments in university

Gohtalo · May 2, 2010 10:03 AM

Hi problem101. Sorry to hear your situation like that. Here are some information which might be helpful for you also to all other students in same situation.   Few colleges in california which provides CPT from the first day you join. And also they provide online courses from first semester. There is some fees for CPT i heard around $1200.   Again if you are looking for maintaining your status this might be ok college.I dont know about quality of education. for more information please visit their website. One friend of mine is going to join again this college( ITU) in this june 2010 for master's in computer program(He already did MBA from same college last year). if you need send me an email in sajha mail and we will proceed form there. 1) www.itu.edu Administration team: http://itu.edu/index.php?optio... 2)http://www.herguanuniversity.o... This college is also known as east-west college........ Also Here is review for hergaun university. http://www.topix.com/forum/cit... Last edited: 02-May-10 10:24 AM

anonymousguy · May 2, 2010 10:19 AM