H1B Max out but no Perm filed

USA H1B
#1

Hi,
My H1B Max outs Jun 2020. Employer has not filed PERM till now. Please suggest if I can do COS to H4 before H1B maxout to stay in USA?
Assuming a new employer files PERM for me while I am in H4 status after June, do I need to make sure h4 effective date is before H1B Maxout date to be cap exempt?

Thanks,
Saravana

#2

You can file H4 COS before the max out.

#3

Thank you Anil for the response.

#4

Hi Anil,
I tried to file H1B to H4 COS online. But I could not see the ‘Current Immigration status’ drop down with H1B. Can you please let me know if this case cannot be filed online?
Thanks

#5

If there is no option, then it may not be allowed to file online.