thembaboy wrote:
1. Can I renew my F1 visa on the basis of a new I-20 from a business school? Or will it be a new application for F1 altogether?
It will be a new F1 visa
thembaboy wrote:
2. Since I used up my 12 month OPT for Master's, I will not be eligible for another OPT. Therefore, I will need to apply for H1B if I wish to work after graduation in US. This means that I will have to apply for H1B around April 2014 and the H1B will become effective Oct 2014. However, if I take up a job in US, I will most likely be required to start work in July 2014. In such a case, what will be my status from July to Oct 2014. Is the H1 cap-gap rule applicable to me?
This a unique situation.An immigration lawyer should be able to help you out with this.
thembaboy wrote:
3. Given that I wont have the buffer (provided by OPT) when I apply for H1 in Apr 2014, there is a possibility that I may have to leave the country if the H1 is rejected (or not selected I should say). My question is, how likely is such a scenario? Is there an option through which I can preempt such a situation? And finally, in your opinion, is such a risk worth taking?
Again, you should consult a lawyer for this.As far as the risk is concerned, depends on what you have at stake..I mean in terms of job in India etc if at all you have to come back in the worst case scenario
thembaboy wrote:
4. Seperately, how difficult/easy is it to get the F2 visa? Can my wife travel with me to the US when I start business school? Or will she be required to come a few days later?
F2 visa should not be a big issue.Your wife can travel with you at the same time.