Applied for H1B and OPT expire on June. Can i continue working after June?

Hi all,

My OPT will expire on June end. I have applied for H1B and got selected in the lottery. I have upgraded H1B to premium processing. If my H1B gets approved, can i continue working even after June? or i have to stop working after june and start working only from October? What should i do to continue working?

Thanks in advance.

As long as you have H1B in process and even though OPT expires, you can still continue working under CAP-GAP.

Thanks Prasad for reply. How about if i get my H1B approved before OPT expires? can i continue my working? because my OPT expires on June so there will be 90 days gap (July, August, September).

I am sorry I do not have latest information on this. But you can take a look at - Extension of Post Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) and F-1 Status for Eligible Students under the H-1B Cap-Gap Regulations | USCIS. Also, contact your university for more information.

Thank you.

Thanks a lot Prasad. I really appreciate yours comments.

You are welcome .