This automatic extension is called a cap gap extension.
You may be eligible for the Cap Gap Extension I-20 if one of the following applies:
1. Your H-1B petition has already been filed and receipted, and is therefore pending or has been approved by USCIS
2. Your H-1B petition has been filed by your employer but not receipted and your OPT expires before June 1
Selection in the H-1B lottery by itself is not grounds for Cap Gap eligibility, as lottery selection is merely a preliminary step that allows an employer to file a petition with USCIS.
If you are currently eligible to apply for a Cap Gap Extension, you will need to first gather the following items:
1. H1B approval or receipt notice (form I-797)
2. Clear, legible copy of your most recent EAD
Next, you'll need to submit an application by clicking on the button below: