sanjnep71, he is what I know. But rules may have changed so your lawyer would have more information. Say YOUR CPT expires in APR2007 and your H1 is filed from JUNE2007. Provided that your H1 is filed before APR 2007 you can stay in US because you already filed for your change of status and awaiting decision on the petition. Since you are/were in F1 you cannot WORK for the PERIOD between APR2007 and JUNE2007. If the company LIKES you. [ does not matter .. FORTUNE 100 they all the same]. you can work and they may pay you for those months OFF THE BOOK or PAY YOU as a SIGN IN BONUS AMOUNT. I am speaking from my experience.... ===================================================== as always what do i know (O: