1. H-1B

2. H-1B cap
For most employers, there is a limited number of H-1Bs available year, and this limit is called the "H-1B cap."
New H-1Bs become effective each October 1,
but most employers require you to start applying in April 1, six months earlier, .
The "cap gap" occurs when a student's F-1 status and/or OPT expire before their approved H-1B begins October 1.

3. The cap gap extention
Allows certain students with pending or approved H-1B to remain in F-1 status until the start date of H-1B
Available even if the OPT authorization and/or F-1 grace period expires before October
Cap-Gap Extension If H1-B is timely filed (between 4/1 and end of your OPT)
• OPT AUTOMATICALLY extends from end of your OPT to next year 9/30
• If your employer wants new I-20… OCCC
-OCCC needs a copy of your H1-B approval notice

4. H-1B visa vs opt OPT is based on your degree.
-If you don’t like your job, you can start working somewhere else using your OPT.
H-1B is a working visa sponsored by an employer
-If you decide to quit, you will have no status.
-Once H-1B is approved, OPT is ended and F-1 is complete.
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-Students commonly transition from OPT authorization to H-1B status.