Xiaobaitu, please help me on this case, Thanks. tutututu2006-09-16 04:18:14

My F1 status ended in August 2004, but my H1 status started from Oct. 1st 2004. Does this 1 month gap affect I-485 application?

Fortunately in 2004, there was a [Supplemental Information Regarding the H-1B Numerical Limitation for Fiscal Year 2004 Affecting F and J Nonimmigrants] issued by BCIS said that if I filed H1B before July 30, 2004 and H1B start date no later than Oct. 1st, 2004. Then my F1 status can be automatically extended to Oct. 1st 2004. I did that, which means there was no real gap between my F1 and H1 status.

I'm wondering if it's necessary to put a special note to explain this situation? I'm afraid the INS officer may forget the situation several years ago and think I had out of status before when reviewing my I-485 application.

Section 212 of INA allows 120 days grace period

有短期的gap通常不会影响最终拿绿卡

你是说最好还是附上解释，以免将来REF？

我可以提供证据证明我实际上没有失去身份过

Gap was not a crime and should not be considered as

Thanks, I'll inquire my attorney for this also.

No problem, could ask ur attorney w/ gap could not be