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Does anyone have any experience or know the process with transferring from F-1(ESL school) to H-1B?
From What I've been told the process is F-1 > OPT > H-1B but currently,I'm in ESL school and can't get OPT.
Briefly background :BSc from Thailand computer science,6 years experience with .Net full stack,Agile,Scrum,CMMI level 3,lately really into mobile app development(iOS almost 1 year)
I started applying for jobs by looking on the job listing site and even post my resume on craigslist. got several job interviews at the time apparently by phone which both directly from company and recruiter.
overall,the interview went pretty well then last question I was asked what is your currently work status I told them F-1 student visa.... nailed it...Well,never get a call back.
never give up I jump in every single opportunity, read every searched result to start my startup in USA (e.g. blueseed,startup visa act).
Went on one face-to-face job interview and finally,got a job offer as software engineer and assistant software architect they told me that they are willing to sponsor me for H-1B. They made a contact with one law firm and I got a couple forwarded emails from them which being said how the process works and how much will it cost blah..blah..blah (the company tried to show me that they were starting the process getting me a working visa).
the law firm asked what school are you in right now I said I'm in ESL school then they said you will get a better chance if you are not in ESL school but either graduate school or college which majoring in any field that related to the job.(software engineer).
This led me to my question above and I would like to know your opinion that Is there any chance for me to get a working visa in this situation?
disclaimer: I am the maker.