I have a question regarding the H1B selection, so I was selected this year and the H1B will be effective October 1st 2025, and right now I am enrolled in Day 1 CPT in Trine University, so my question is I will have fall classes and when the H1B will be effective, can I still finish my master with H1B visa knowing I will have only one core class during spring 2025 and I just want to get my master’s degree since I have almost taken most of the class, will this situation comprimise my H1B status?
Thank you in advance
Congrats on your H-1B selection! And the answer is : Yes, you can.
Once your H-1B takes effect on October 1st, you’re allowed to stay enrolled in your current program. Since you’ll be in H-1B status, you’re no longer required to attend classes onsite and can choose fully online options if available.
yo I get what you’re asking — you’re basically on F1 right now with Day 1 CPT, and once your H1B kicks in (change of status) on Oct 1, you’re wondering if you can still finish your degree while working full-time under H1B.
short answer: yeah, you can still take classes while on H1B, it’s totally fine. H1B is a work visa, not a student one, but it doesn’t stop you from studying part-time or even finishing a degree — as long as school isn’t your primary activity anymore.
since you’ll only have one class left in spring, it won’t mess with your H1B. a lot of people do this — finish their CPT program after switching to H1B. just make sure the school knows your status changed so your SEVIS gets closed properly.
you’re good — just don’t try to keep claiming F1 benefits after Oct 1. keep everything clean and you’re all set. congrats on the H1B btw.