I have a friend from India and he has a question about his H1B
status. His original message is as below. If anyone has an
idea, your suggestion will be appreciated.

I am currently a student in US, and my H1B has been approved with a 
start date of July 19. But I cannot join the company till November, because 
the company needs to get an export license for me. So, I am no longer on 
F1. How do I maintain my H1B status till then ? Can I stay in US till 
Novemeber?