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I had applied for f1 and status is still pending. Status shows “Case Received”. I applied for h1b and my name got picked in lottery this year. As f1 is pending , so hope it will not effect h1b. As decision is not taken by USCIS on f1.
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You could run into issues down the road depending upon when the change of status is approved for your request for F-1 status. USCIS applies the last action rule. This means that if your F-1 change of status is approved after your status has changed to H-1B, you will no longer hold H-1B status. I encourage you to discuss the matter with your employer's attorney.
Answered on Jul 29th, 2016 at 5:15 AM