Cap Gap After October 1

The cap gap extension is available to students who are either on approved opt or stem opt or in their 60 day grace period and have a pending or approved change of status for an october 1st cap subject h 1b petition with uscis which was filed prior to the expiration of their opt stem or 60 day grace period.

Cap gap after october 1.

The cap gap extension allows for some f 1 students to extend their f 1 status and or authorized period of post completion opt until they transition to the h 1b status on oct. F 1 students who have an h 1b petition that remains pending on oct. Cap gap extension eligibility. F 1 cap gap status work authorization extension no longer valid as of october 1.

The cap gap extension of status and work authorization ends on october 1 when the h 1b status begins. They then need to apply for an h 1b visa at a consular post abroad if applicable and seek to be readmitted into the united states in h 1b status for the dates reflected on the approved h 1b. 1 unless otherwise authorized to continue employment as their cap gap work authorization is only valid through sept. The gap is the period between the end of an individual s f 1 status and the beginning of the individual s h 1b status.

The automatic extension of status also applies to your f 2 dependents. If conditions 1 4 above are true but the h 1b petition was filed in the 60 day grace period following the end of your opt you are not eligible for the cap gap. 1 cap subject h1 b petition prior to the. 1 2018 risk accruing unlawful presence if they continue to work on or after oct.

Due to increased demand for immigration benefits resulting in higher caseloads as well as a significant surge in. 1 are required to leave the united states.