Depending on your situation, you might
be wondering what are the options. Some of you might be Students on F1
Visa, some of you might be spouses on H4 visa, Some of you might be applying
from your Home country, Some of you might be in L1 Visa applying.
F1 Student in USA – OPT ending in 2014
– Second Masters ? PhD ? STEM ?
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If your degree falls under STEM category, you should talk
to your employer, DSO and apply for 17 month OPT extension. The big catch
for this is that your employer has to be e-Verified. Most of the good employers
are e-Verified, if not you will not be eligible for this offer. This buys
you another 17 month time and you can apply for H1B Visa 2016 quota.
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You can consider applying to jobs in research institutes,
Universities, Community colleges, and non-profit organizations…As these
institutions do NOT fall under annual H1B Cap, it is a great option. This can
be a little bit of work, but you will still be able to work in USA, if you find
one.
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You may consider PhD or Second Masters to keep yourself
in status. You will Not get OPT for second master degree as it is of same
level.
