H-1B Cap Gap Extension

If your H-1B (Change of Status) petition has been filed by your employer and receipted or approved by USCIS, you are eligible for an automatic Cap Gap Extension I-20 through September 30. If your current Post-Completion OPT or STEM OPT Extension EAD has an end date on or after September 30 you are not eligible for a Cap Gap Extension I-20 as you already have valid work authorization.

How to Request the Cap Gap Extension I-20:

  • Submit the Cap Gap I-20 Request through My Global Portal.
  • Upload the following documents:
    • Copy of current EAD
    • Copy of H-1B I-797 Receipt or Approval Notice

OGE will issue a new Cap Gap I-20. You will receive an email once your I-20 is ready. If you are in the 12-month OPT period, be sure you have updated your employer information via the SEVP portal. If you are on the STEM OPT Extension and have an employer update be sure to submit it through My Global Portal. 

Contact Us

Global Engagement Office

The Office of Global Engagement (OGE) is the university’s primary resource of services to all incoming and current F-1 and J-1 students. Besides assisting incoming students with their application process, we also support new and returning students with all their immigration questions. Hundreds of international students call Montclair State University home, join us to see why!

I-20 Team

Any questions related to the I-20 or change-of-status (prospective or accepted students)

International Recruitment Team

Prospective and admitted international students seeking information about Montclair State University, the application process, enrollment, and pre-arrival support.