Currently on F1, and have H1B approval. Looking to jump the ship. Should I wait till October before making the move?

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If you move now, your H1b will become invalid. Because it will only activate on the 1st of October. Wait to get 2-3 paychecks post Oct 1st before you move. That's the general recommendation!

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HC1 Makes sense. Thanks! :)

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@HC 1 - apologies for my lack of knowledge, that means I can’t use my approval notice for the new company to file for my transfer?

Not yet..you've to wait till the visa becomes active,and that happens only when you've an active paycheck from the sponsoring employer on or after Oct 1st.

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