Hi ,
I am a grad student and expect to defend my thesis in February, 2009. I have already applied for POST OPT (I-765) to work after my defense date. I am almost secured a job offer from March and they agreed to pursue my H-1 application in March 2009.
In order to apply for H-1 visa, do I have to have the original diploma which I will get in May, 2009 or later (After Spring graduation) ? Is an official transcript or the department letter enough to apply for H-1?
Can any one help me on this?
Ben

