i think everyone has shared different things, even though bits and pieces of informaton, which I am sure is pretty helpful to people wanting the information. I do not see what Quagmire's point is when s/he is saying that people pour down new info; it's clearly in one of the posts above to check with the International Student Advisor and the USCIS website as rules and regulations often change and so do requirement. So, to get an accurate and complete guidance on the matter interested people should talk to their International Advisor (is an F-1 student), talk to company attorney or any immigration attorney (if on H1B) and go through the USCIS web page.