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I am in F-1 status and have filed immigrant petition, can I change status to H-1B?

Yes, you may change status to H-1B even after you filed immigrant petition. Although H-1B is a non- immigrant visa, it allows immigrant intent and an H-1B petition cannot be denied on the immigrant intent basis.

Must I work at all times to keep my H-1B status?
What is H-1B visa’s “dual intent”?

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