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Hey there, I'm looking from anyone who has been a new hire with Microsoft on their STEM Opt (24 months). As some of you might be aware, stem opt needs the form i-983 to be filled in from employer before I can submit to university. As part of new hire procedures, I was reached out to by HireRight f...Read more
Hi, I received an offer from the Microsoft Hiring event. I am on STEM OPT and MS is giving me an option to temporarily move to Canada next year since I don’t have any more H1b chances left. My H1 didn’t get picked this year in the first lottery and this was my last chance for H1 b. MS is asking me...Read more
Hey guys, I recently got an informal offer to join Microsoft. Recruiter told me to give me the news last week. I’m waiting for the official, written offer to come this week. However, my OPT expires August 2021. This year is my last try at the H1B. Microsoft already knows this as I had to submit al...Read more
I am in working under STEM OPT. Got offer from Microsoft and in the immigration process. They said they will give me an i983 plan (with tentative start date) so I have to send that i983 to my school DSO before they can give me an official start date. However, if I notify my DSO that I am changing e...Read more
Hi. I am on STEM OPT which will be valid for next 1.5 yaers. I have been contacted by a recruiter who is not sure about the visa status. I am not sure whether Microsoft considers STEM OPT candidates. Also, I would need my H1B application to be filed for lottery in March 2021. Will they process it i...Read more
Hey blind community, I recently applied and got aN offer for SDE1 at one of Microsoft’s Azure team. I’m currently on my 1st year STEM OPT and have 1 more year remaining ( still have 1 more shot for h1b). Are there any risks for this offer being rescinded b/c of my visa issue? And if I don't get H1...Read more
Got a new grad PM offer from Microsoft for Azure. Considering taking it but hesitant seeing posts of H1b rejections for PMs on here. I have a Bachelor's in CS from a target school. Currently on F1, would need STEM OPT and eventually H1b most likely. Am I justified in being hesitant because of visa ...Read more
Hello Blinders, I got a recent offer from MSFT Azure Policy Team for a Remote position Position: L61 Base: 147K RSU: 135K (over 4 years) Sign-on: 40K I am very interested in taking it, but I am currently on STEM OPT with just one year remaining which leaves me with one more attempt to be enrolled...Read more
Have verbal offers from Microsoft and Doordash, still waiting on numbers. Which company is better for stability when on STEM OPT with only 1 H1B chance remaining? And who supports you better if you don't get H1B? (with Day1 CPT, Canada relocation etc.) Thank you. #engineering #software #swe #mi...Read more
What are the Stem Opt hiring rules for Facebook/Microsoft/Amazon for hardware engineering roles?
It’s my 3rd attempt, first time while working with Microsoft. I am on STEM OPT. Hope I can get lucky this year. #workvisa #h1b
Hi Blindfam, I am currently on STEM OPT which ends Dec 2020, but my H1B didn't get picked in 2020 lottery which was my last chance at it. what are companies offering under similar circumstances? TC : 130K YOE : 4 years #immigration #stem #sandiego #faang #intuit #qualcomm #servicenow #salesforc...Read more
Hi, I have already apply for STEM OPT. I have offers from Microsoft and Oracle. I want to switch to these companies ASAP. So will there be any problem if I take these offers before I receive new EAD card. #workvisa #stem #opt #microsoft #oracle
Hello all, I recently got an offer from MSFT atlanta, and wanted to know if anyone is aware of the joining date yet. I should be done with the background check in the next two days. I am in a unique situation where my current employer has already filed for my stem opt extension and I would like t...Read more
Hi guys! looking for some insights to options that big tech companies excercise (Apple, Facebook, Microsoft, Google) to retain the employees who are not selected for H1B and OPT/STEM OPT expires. Lets make it a useful conversation. @Apple @Google @Microsoft
As far as I read around here Amazon and Microsoft start the green card process without H1B. If the EB2 application takes around 1.5 - 2 years and because of the green card application you cant get stem extension, what happens after your 1 year OPT ends?
Microsoft recruiter contacted me about a Software Engineer 2 position. I'm in my final year of STEM-OPT and have one last opportunity for the H1 lottery. I am planning to apply for DAY1 CPT as a backup. If I pass the interview: 1. Can I receive an offer from Microsoft's immigration team if I mentio...Read more
I got a Microsoft offer at Azure: Level: 59 Base 115k Stock 90k/4years Sign on 50k/2years My experience: PhD (STEM, but not CS) FB intern as SDE Is this a low ball? #engineering #software #swe #microsoft #azure
MSFT folks - any recent experiences with how MSFT handles J1 visa 2yr residency requirement? Currently on F1, have offer and unused 1 yr of OPT + 2yr STEM extension sill unused. Looking for insider experiences at MSFT, I'm very aware of the overall situation generally and problems caused by this vi...Read more
Hi! I’m a senior Machine Learning Engineer with 2+ years of relevant work experience. I’ve a MS in CS from a top 5 US school. I’m on STEM OPT and my unemployment day counter has already started. I’m based out of San Francisco Bay Area. I’m in dire need of referrals. Please help. Thank you ver...Read more