H-1B, OPT and CPT Support
Work Authorization
H-1B, OPT and CPT,
explained plainly.
Clear, current guidance on the work-authorization questions we hear most. This is general information, not legal advice. For decisions about your case, always confirm with an immigration attorney and official USCIS sources.
H-1B
H-1B transfer, step by step.
If you already hold H-1B status, changing employers is usually a transfer, not a new lottery. Your new employer files a new H-1B petition with USCIS. In most cases you can start working for the new employer as soon as USCIS receives the petition (portability rule), though many people prefer to wait for approval. Typical documents: current I-797 approval, recent pay stubs, passport, visa stamp, resume and degree documents. Premium processing, where available, gives a response in about 15 business days.
OPT
OPT and STEM OPT.
Optional Practical Training lets F-1 students work in their field of study, usually for 12 months. STEM graduates in eligible fields can apply for a 24-month extension, with the employer enrolled in E-Verify and a formal training plan (Form I-983). Apply early – USCIS recommends filing up to 90 days before your program end date. Keep your SEVP record and employment reporting current.
CPT
CPT while studying.
Curricular Practical Training is work authorization tied to your curriculum, approved by your university (DSO), not USCIS. It must relate to your major and is usually part-time during terms. Using 12 months or more of full-time CPT removes OPT eligibility, so plan the sequence with your DSO.
How we help
What we do, and what we do not.
We help you understand which of your options fit which roles, prepare you for employer questions about authorization, and market your profile to clients who work with your status. We are not a law firm and do not file petitions. Where a case needs legal judgment, we say so and point you to an immigration attorney.
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