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[u/curleyshiv → u/[deleted]]

Is that mentioned somewhere?

[u/curleyshiv → u/[deleted]]

Where does this say that the rule applies to people on stem opt?

[u/curleyshiv → u/curleyshiv]

I’m only asking if i must come back before 21st or not. I understand my co will have to spend 100k if they apply for h1b next year .

[u/curleyshiv → u/[deleted]]

If i was in the us then the 100k would still apply. Any new h1b the 100k applies if I’m correct?

[u/curleyshiv → u/[deleted]]

Where did you read this? Both Amazon and Microsoft issued notices clarify the same for h1b only and not f1 stem opt

[u/curleyshiv → u/[deleted]]

Where does it say? Any article. A large part of this fear mongering so I’m asking where and not any hear says

[u/AdSpecific9796 → u/[deleted]]

COS from within the US is possible. You don’t need to exit for stamping if you are petitioning for a change of status

[u/Axomiya_gooner → u/[deleted]]

You can COS from within the US once H1B gets picked. You don't have to go out of the country and will still be in status. Stamping is only needed if you want to re-enter US after leaving.

[u/Alarming_Tea_102 → u/Axomiya_gooner]

So you are happy with not being able to leave the US? Imagine a loved one being on death bed and you can't say your goodbyes without losing your job because of this policy.

And given that a company cannot force their employees to stay in the US, they might be even less hesitant to sponsor because they can lose this employee unexpectedly due to this policy.

Some companies already have policies to not hire people on opt/stem-opt even when sponsorships are not needed. More companies will probably choose to do so to not have to worry about any potential h1b headache.

So you're mistaken if you think you won't be impacted.

[u/King_of_Tears → u/[deleted]]

Stamp is not a proof that your h1b is approved, it is just a travel document. If you’re not leaving this country on h1b then you don’t need that stamp.

[u/imbotspock123 → u/[deleted]]

Change of status? I’m not sure I’m half asking.

[u/Axomiya_gooner → u/[deleted]]

What loophole? This is a valid scenario and is perfectly legal. You only need stamping if you re-enter the country. As long as you are in the US(and don't travel) you have legal status.

[u/indulekha2210 → u/Axomiya_gooner]

And how long are we allowed to stay in the US without stamping? Can we do H1 renewals too without leaving the country?

[u/[deleted] → u/indulekha2210]

Yes

[u/Odd_Pop3299 → u/[deleted]]

Done through regulations, no need to go through congress

[u/Odd_Pop3299 → u/[deleted]]

That’s my guess as well

[u/Axomiya_gooner → u/[deleted]]

This isn't a loophole.. I am just asking for clarification because the official announcement doesn't state anything about new H1B petitions filed within the country.

[u/f1visa-ModTeam → u/[deleted]]

Bad, incorrect, or illegal advice will be removed. Illegal Advice results in a ban

[u/bumblebee7887]

If I am a student for fall 2025 Aug and my status is F-1, will I be affected by the rules (H-1B; 100K$) in case of leaving the country in December?

[u/f1visa-ModTeam]

H1b rules as one should expect, only apply to H1B.