Hello.
I am currently working for a university with an H1B (cap-exempt) visa. However, I am actively looking for a job in industry, which would mean I would have to switch to a capped employer. From other threads I have read, it is clear to me that in order to switch from cap-exempt to capped employer, one must re-apply for an H1B, however, it is not clear if the (hypothetical) re-application process can be done while I keep working for my cap-exempt employer with a valid visa or if I have to leave the country and wait for the visa application to be processed.
Additionally, I have a question regarding the extra amount of visas available for people with a US degree (I have a masters from a US university). Can you apply for these extra visas at any time, or do they have the same time constraint (April 1st application) as the regular H1B?
Thanks for any help.
I am currently working for a university with an H1B (cap-exempt) visa. However, I am actively looking for a job in industry, which would mean I would have to switch to a capped employer. From other threads I have read, it is clear to me that in order to switch from cap-exempt to capped employer, one must re-apply for an H1B, however, it is not clear if the (hypothetical) re-application process can be done while I keep working for my cap-exempt employer with a valid visa or if I have to leave the country and wait for the visa application to be processed.
Additionally, I have a question regarding the extra amount of visas available for people with a US degree (I have a masters from a US university). Can you apply for these extra visas at any time, or do they have the same time constraint (April 1st application) as the regular H1B?
Thanks for any help.