I had time left on my OPT, but changed to H1B status earlier this month. Is there any way to revert back to use the remaining OPT time?

Answer

Ordinarily, once a person changes to H1B status, any remaining period of OPT is lost and cannot be regained. (23.Oct.2017)

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