I am on H1B since October’19. I want to pursue MBA next fall and hence need to convert my H1 to F1; Post MBA, Do I have to go through H1B lottery process again or I can file a COA? Could you suggest..

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No you don’t. You can go on opt first, then extend, then h-1.

Once your h-1 lottery number is issued, all you need to do is extend it until you receive a green card. You do not need to re-enter the lottery.

Is h1b unlimited? Say I have an approved h1b stamped on my passport. If I leave the US. Come back after a few years. Can i just re-activate it? Extend it if it expires?

Your employer will have to apply for a perm and you will have to have an approved i140 to have the unlimited extensions. Else the max u can extend is just for 6 years.

This is asked here daily!

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