prerit, when you file RFE you will have to change the application to H1-B to be effective rather than change of status. you are getting RFE because you also filed for change of status. and since you are in OPT you cannot stay here legally for next approximately 90 days if you provide Kathmandu as the consulate. you will have your H1-B approved. but you will have to go back and apply for visa to get back. if you want to take like 3 months break it would be fine. otherwise welcome back to the school (O: your advisor is correct. if you file for I-20 it will invalidate your request for change of status to H1-B. based on latter being filed. ===================================================== as always what do i know (O: