Cap-gap Extension in the United States

Concept of Cap-gap Extension

In relation to immigration and citizenship, Cap-gap Extension is defined as: Allows foreign students seeking to change to H-1B status to extend their status and employment authorization through Sept. 30 of the calendar year for which the H-1B petition is being filed, but only if the employment start date in H-1B status will begin on Oct. 1. The extension is automatically terminated if the petition is rejected, denied or revoked.