Hi all. I got my first job out of college. The company is offering 401k with 6% matching. I’m on OPT so the future in the US is uncertain (not sure if this is relevant as I heard that you can withdraw 401k outside of the US under the same rule). How much should I contribute to 401k if at all? If you...Read more
Hey there, Need Help. I'm currently on my OPT and have secured a job at Amazon. However, my joining date is just two days before my initial OPT expires. I need to apply for the STEM OPT now, but since I'm not yet an employee, I'm unsure if the employer will fill out the "I-983" form for me. This s...Read more
Asking for my brother. He had 65 days of unemployment on OPT. He is on STEM OPT right now and was layed off from Amazon(i know, again Amazon at his best) . How many more unemployment days does he have now. Is it 60 days or 85 days considering total employment on OPT and STEM OPT is 150 days. Pleas...Read more
My current contract goes up to 08/23/2024 but my OPT lasts until 08/15/2024. I'm planning to apply for STEM Extensions because: I have almost 10 days of contract after my expiration date There's a possibility I can stay longer but I may know it around June, not in May when I can apply for the Exten...Read more
Hello all, I’m trynna find an answer to this. I am currently on my OPT, my company entered me into the lottery for this year, so I’ll know if I get it by March 31.2024. I am also interviewing for a different role with another company, if I move to that company and let’s say my lottery gets picked. C...Read more
My opt is expiring in May, I don’t have a job. Completed my phd in December but got the EAD early in May 2023 (big mistake). Now I am in fear of loosing my stem extension. What are my options?
I got picked in the H1B lottery and I am currently on F-1 OPT, which expires in June. I want to apply for STEM OPT, just to have a fall back option, incase H1B doesn’t work out. Would STEM OPT interfere with H1B process, is it a problem if my STEM gets approved after H1B?
Got my H1-B picked in the 0th attempt, which feels incredibly fortunate. I am set to graduate with a Masters in May 2024, and I still have three years remaining on my F1 OPT/STEM OPT for employment. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this situation? #h1b #f1 #opt #stem #visa #2024H1B
Govt is mulling that. Would you study in USA, if there is no OPT and, need to fly back home?
Hi all, I’m currently - in my 7th month of first year OPT - Will be applying for STEM extension in a few month. If approved, my OPT won’t end until January 2024. My employer is willing to sponsor me for a GC starting January 2022 (once I’m on STEM OPT and once I’ve been with the company for 1 yea...Read more
People on F1 visa are considered non resident aliens. So we cannot make these investments. 1. Open one of those high yield savings account like discover, ally and get 2+% returns. 2. Open a fixed term CD and get 3+% 3. Real estate (difficult to get mortgage on F1) I've invested considerable amount...Read more
My OPT expired and I wasn’t able to find a job after covid layoffs. I had originally come to US for my BS in Comp sci. Going back to India - reconsidering life options. Any tips? #workvisa
I got H1B lottery but I can still extend my OPT to another 2 year because I have STEM major Personally I want to stay in OPT because of tax reasons but is this possible? Can I ‘defer’ my H1B activation to next year? Edit: Filed for consular processing
Cousin graduating .. What’s the best way to get them their first career break? Any guidance is appreciated
Posting for friend I have 8 months left in h1-b term and don't have PERM/ i140 process started. I am planning pursue masters ( first masters at legit university) and wanted to know if there is possibility of applying for PERM/ i-140 with a job during my OPT of 3 years and use this to extend my H1-B...Read more
Heyya Blind people, How does OPT get effected by trumps new policy? I already got my EAD card and OPT going to start soon. For people who already got an offer, how does that effect them? For people who didn't get an offer yet, What will happen to their OPT status? Thanks! #tech #opt
Hi all, I just graduated and started working at Amazon. I recently got my US license at age: 25. I’ve had an Indian DL since I was 18. I’ve decided to buy a Tesla Model Y LR but when I look at insurance quotes they are astonishingly high ~1200USD a month. I am able to rent a car for 500/month. Is t...Read more
Hello! I am a Master's student (2017Aug -2019 May) in a reputed university in US. From May 2018 to August 2018 I took full time CPT and worked 40hrs per week. From August 2018 - May 2019 I took part time CPT and I am working 20 hrs a week. During this time I attended classes and I am a full time st...Read more