International Student Services

F-1 Students Approved for H-1B (7/23/04)

[All information is subject to change without notice.]

The immigration service has extended the 60 day grace period for F-1 students approved for H-1 status.  Please note that this does not extend employment eligibility for students whose EAD has expired, this notice allows a student to remain legally in the U.S. while waiting for H-1 status to commence on October 1, 2004.

Here is a summary taken directly from the Notice: "This notice ... informs the public that as part of (the) H-1B cap procedures the Secretary of Homeland Security will exercise his authority to extend the status of certain F and J nonimmigrant students if DHS has received from their prospective employer a timely filed request for change of nonimmigrant status to that of an H-1B nonimmigrant no later than July 30, 2004 and the employment start date on the petition is no later than October 1, 2004."

Students with questions about this issue should consult with the immigration specialist or immigration attorney at their future place of employment.

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