可以申请,不过如果h1b reject,自动进入60 days grace period,当然如果RFE,还在
cap gap中,应该可以申请。不过听说过直接reject的case。
另外,以下摘自DHS/ICE policy manual page 25:
Can a student apply for the 17-month extension when he or she is
within a period of cap gap extension?
Yes, a student can apply for the 17-month extension during the cap
gap extension of OPT. The student will need to have his or her
employer request the withdrawal of the approved or pending H-1B
petition in time for USCIS to effectively accept the withdrawal prior
to the October 1 start date in order to avoid changing status to H-1B
on that date. To avoid a denial based on the scheduled expiration of
post-completion OPT, the student should include mention (and
supporting evidence) of his or her cap gap 17-month extension when
filing during the cap gap period
你需要及时收回h1b申请。另外申请opt stem要附上你正处在cap gap的evidence。
Good luck!