QUESTION
Is there a way to do change from B1 to F1 and get an EAD?
Asked on Oct 26th, 2012 on Immigration - New York
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I received a job offer. I arrived on B2 visa. I do not qualify for CPT or OPT for another nine months. I have a bachelor’s degree with 19 years of experience.
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You may be able but more facts are needed.
Answered on Jun 13th, 2013 at 2:30 AM
You don't get an EAD with a F-1 status UNLESS you get OPT or CPT. To otherwise qualify for employment authorization, you would need to have a H-1B visa petition approved on your behalf. Please let me know if you have any additional questions or how I can be of further assistance to you in this matter.
Answered on Nov 01st, 2012 at 7:17 AM
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F1 only allows work authorization for humanitarian or exceptional purposes. The general rule is no. Did you consider a h1b visa?
Answered on Oct 31st, 2012 at 11:41 PM
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If you were to secure a job offer you may be able to obtain an H-1b, but likely not immediately.
Answered on Oct 29th, 2012 at 5:30 PM
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You cannot accept the job offer because your visa does not allow you to accept employment. You should return to your home country, and then work with the proposed employer for sponsorship to enable you to return to the USA on a visa based upon employment.
Answered on Oct 29th, 2012 at 5:29 PM