F-1 OPT to H-1B: New Rules and Change-of-Status Strategies

January 14, 2026
11:00 am to 12:00 pm EST

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Why You Can’t Miss This Webinar

F-1 students and HR teams are facing new challenges: proposals to end Duration-of-Status, OPT delays, travel risks, degree-timing issues, and the new $100,000 H-1B fee that affects sponsorship decisions.

This masterclass gives you clarity backed by 23 years of real-world immigration experience. One hour could save you from cap-gap problems, loss of status, missed sponsorship, or costly mistakes.

What You’ll Learn (Fast, Clear, and Actionable)

New 2026 F-1 to H-1B Issues You Must Know

• Is ‘Duration-of-Status’ Ending? The scariest F-1 proposal in years

• OPT and STEM OPT Under Pressure: Delays, rejections and what to prepare for

• New $100,000 H-1B Fee: How it affects F-1 students and employer sponsorship

• Major Change Restrictions: Will you lose your F-1 Status if you change majors?

• F-1 to H-1B: Will the new filing fee reduce your sponsorship chances?

• The Drop in International Student Arrivals: Should you be worried?

F-1 to H-1B Filing Essentials For 2026

• How to file a successful F-1 to H-1B Change of Status petition

• H-1B registration rules and timing every student must follow

• CPT, OPT, and STEM OPT impact on H-1B Cap filing

• Understanding and bridging the H-1B Cap Gap

• Filing H-1B without a degree certificate: what you must know

• Do you qualify for the U.S. Master’s Cap

• Change of Status vs Consular Processing

• Travel restrictions while H-1B is pending

• Unlawful presence risks that students often overlook

• Typical case scenarios from 23 years of practice

This training is designed so students gain clarity immediately, and HR teams can strengthen compliance and planning.

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This Webinar Is Perfect For

• F-1 students on OPT or STEM OPT

• HR teams hiring international graduates

• Employers planning F-1 to H-1B filings

• Students concerned about cap-gap or OPT delays

• Anyone seeking a long-term U.S. career

Why This Masterclass Is Different
Most F-1 to H-1B sessions repeat generic information. This one delivers:

• Real insights from thousands of change-of-status filings

• Updated analysis of D/S, OPT timelines, and sponsorship trends

• Practical steps based on 23 years of daily immigration work

• Clear explanations grounded in real adjudications

• Strategies that students and HR teams can apply immediately

Attendees consistently say they learn more in one VisaPro session than from weeks of online research.

Meet Your Presenter

Ancy S. Varghese
Senior U.S. Immigration Attorney
19 years of business immigration experience

Ms. Varghese has helped thousands of students and employers navigate F-1, OPT, STEM OPT, and H-1B filings. She is known for her clarity, strategic thinking, and mastery of USCIS trends.

If you want accurate guidance and practical next steps, this is the session to attend.

Reserve Your Spot

Seats fill quickly because both students and employers rely on this annual training.

Secure your spot now and avoid the mistakes that disrupt F-1 status, OPT work, or H-1B approvals.

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