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Dec 15, 2022
H1B Change of status
Hi! My previous H1B expired in August 2022, but I’ve been protected under Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) since 2021. So I have not acured any unlawful presence. My question is it possible to have a change of status from DED to H1B within the US?
On Page 3 - Part 3 number 5 of I-129. I believe none of the options from "Current Nonimmigrant Status" applies to me given my rare DED status. I'm nervous that I have no proper status to change from to the new H1B given that I'm not currently under a typical student (F1) or worker (H1B) status but the special DED. If that's really the case, is my only option leaving the country to go to a consulate to get a visa instead of changing my status within the country? Thank you! #I129 #H1B #changeofstatus
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