Can I apply for H-1B while on OPT?

Yes, you can apply for H-1B while on OPT:

• Your employer files H-1B petition (typically in April)
• You can continue working on OPT while H-1B is pending
• If H-1B is approved and selected, you get cap-gap extension
• H-1B status begins October 1st

Important: Make sure your OPT is valid through October 1st, or you may need to leave and return with H-1B visa.