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- STEM OPT Extension Processing Time Hi! Need to travel to my home country around end of July. My STEM OPT application will be sent to USCIS on April 25. How long has it typically taken to get approval and receive the new EAD (I believe we need the card in hand to travel)? Is it a realistic possibility or a long shot? Thanks! #stem
- OPT EAD question I forgot to sign my I-20 when I filled out the USCIS application online. I uploaded unsigned versions. What should I do? What’s going to happen? #uscis #opt
- Wife’s friend on OPT - can he transfer? I’m not an expert on these things, figured the community can help me out. My wife’s friend (guy from Vietnam) is here on student F1 visa. He just applied for OPT and is working for a nail salon in Missouri. What is the process for him to move to Houston and continue on OPT? If you need more infor
- vote [India] - which Tax regime you opt for ? If income is high , old regime seems to be generating more tax. I don't have much investment apart from 80c and medical insurance. Experts what do you say ? How do you plan your tax ? #tax #indiasalary #tax #irs #cpa
- Stem OPT question. I should apply for stem opt soon ( next week ) But i’m changing my job in one month Is it safe to apply to stem opt with my current employer and change job after that? I will still be on opt when I join the new job, and I’ll be waiting for stem then. Tc 100k yoe 3 #workvisa #opt #stemopt
- What companies file for Green Card while on OPT What are some of the companies that file for green card once you join, irrespective of your status? I'm on Stem OPT and considering leaving to a company thay doesn't wait for you to have your h1b before filing. #greencard #stemopt #immigration
- OPT expired, going back to India 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
- Pre-OPT consideration I have an offer from a FAANG company whose position I really like. However, I have used up my CPT for previous internship. Should I go through pre-otp (3-6 months) to take the offer? I think the full-time recruitment will be much harder. What are the drawbacks of pre-opt? Does it affect number of t
- Green Card on OPT Hi I am on Stem OPT f1. Should we wait for H1 and then file for greencard or If my company files green card on F1, is there any issue?
- vote Are you on OPT/STEM OPT? what are your plans once if no H1B due to fraudulent consultancy firms
- OPT visa recruiters ? Are most of the OPT visa holders from India working as recruiters ?
- Take 2 jobs in OPT to maximize TC ? I am on OPT work authorization and I am working in a firm. I signed another offer with another firm recently. My current job is relaxing and not stressful ~3 hours work per day. My new job will be tiring a bit. Current TC 150k and future TC 230k. Should I keep both jobs at the same time? (It is le
- Employer willing to start GC with only 1 year left of STEM OPT I need some advise here. My employer is willing to start the GC process for me with only 12 months left on my STEM OPT. This is gonna include the PWD process, recruitment, and PERM before even the I-140. Is it even worth doing at this point? I am from a ROW country. I am thinking I can continue wor
- vote OPT/STEM OPT unemployment days 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
- F1 OPT/STEM OPT to Green card 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
- OPT STEM Extension Hi guys, One of my friend applied for OPT STEM extension on 8th June’21. His first years OPT expired on September 1. However there has been no update from USCIS yet on the application and he is getting nervous. I am in the same boat and mine expires in mind October. We both have received the receip
- vote H1-B not picked in last year of STEM OPT. Need advice! Hello Blind Community! Requesting for ideas, suggestions and guidance. I'm currently employed by EY. This is the last year of STEM OPT and my application was not chosen in the H1-B lottery. Refer below for available options: Option 1 - EY is supportive and will relocate me to another country (Can
- STEM OPT to h1b I am currently on STEM OPT, my h1b got picked by other employer. can I decide to not join the company after h1b is approved? #workvisa #h1b #stemopt
- Citadel on OPT? Does citadel hire if you have only one H1B lottery chance left? Tc - 190k
- Join Meta when there are 25 months of OPT/stem OPT left I recently passed the virtual onsite interview of Meta. When knowing I have 25 months left on OPT, the recruiter asked me: “Can you apply for other companies?” I asked my friends who work in Meta to help me and they found me two teams to match, my recruiter is extremely unhappy about it. I know the
- Stem Opt extension Has anyone applied for a stem opt extension last month, ie., in November? I haven't received my acknowledgement or txt/email for the application and its almost 30 days since it was delivered to the USCIS lockbox What should be my next step? #workvisa #opt #stemopt #visa #f1 #uscis
- Stem OPT Got an email stating that my end date would be July 7th and my opt EAD ends on 12 the July..applied for STEM OPT EAD which is still in process..USCIS officials say I have to have a new job by 9th July to maintain status...Any suggestions of getting a new job in such a short notice
- OPT 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
- 3 FT jobs on F1 opt - WTF Rant post!! Here I am crying over one FT job but still little sad about my tc. I know a guy personally who is working 3 FT roles. 2 out 3 are part of FAANG and another a banking firm Like tf, heck🤯 That is like more than 400k in just base. His yoe ~4 Supply chain industry My tc - 140k Yoe ~2 #
- Settling for less - H1B over GC, OPT over H1B, Canada over US Last one is probably debatable. An observation post - I am beyond convinced that neither #immigration nor #workvisa issues will ever be resolved for people from India. It is us who are to be blamed for this. We as a community are perfectly fine with settling for less. Lately I’ve seen a surge of pos
- OPT application submission Hi, I am graduating this May, and filing an application for work authorization (OPT) right now. I have two options available - online filing and offline mailing. Here are the pros and cons of each of these options. I would like to get some suggestions from you guys. Online: Pros Faster Processi
- Job change while stem opt extension is being processed My F1 opt expires on 7/7. I'm currently on a focus plan and will be PIPed by the end of the this month. Luckily I have a job offer with a start date of July 15th. I will need to move from f1 opt to stem opt at that time. I have to apply for my STEM OPT extension now and this needs my employer to s
- link Trump administration may suspend OPT Program The Trump administration may suspend OPT, a program for foreign students to stay in the U.S. to get 1 or 2 years of occupational training after their educations. #workvisa https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/ncna1207251
- Travel while On Stem OPT with approved H1B ( eff Oct 1st) Hello Blind Community, I have a query around travel. Can I travel to India after H1-B is approved and return before Oct 1st 2022? Tentative travel plan: July 1st to July 30th 2022. PS: I will be on STEM OPT during that period. Thank you!
- I94 - Missing middle name [for OPT Application] Hi, I am currently applying for my OPT and I observed that my I94 has a missing middle name. Passport : First (Given) Name : X Y Last Name : Z I94: First (Given) Name : X Last Name : Z Does anyone here have any information if this will affect my OPT application? Any information about this
- Stem OPT Hi Everyone.. My initial opt expires in July so I will start my Stem OPT process next week. I have a question regarding it. Can I change company after applying for stem Opt? What changes will I have to make if I change my company after applying for stem opt?#workvisa #stem #opt
- STEM OPT to Green Card For people who got their Green Card while on STEM OPT, how much time did you have until STEM OPT expiration date before applying for GC? I recently got an offer from a company that agreed to sponsor me for a green card. I have 1.5 years left until STEM OPT expiration and from rest of the world (so
- Filing PERM/ OPT while on OPT or OPT extension 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
- STEM OPT RFE Chances Applying for STEM OPT. In my OPT period, I have multiple employers including 1 volunteering period that is related to my major. All records are accurately maintained in SEVP, and unemployment days are < 90. What are the chances of getting RFE? TC:100 #stemopt
- F1 STEM OPT extension My F1 stem opt is expiring in May. Does anyone know under the new visa extension guidelines, can f1 stem opt be extended ? not selected in h1b lottery this year. Last shot at lottery.
- STEM OPT contractors Can STEM OPT holders work as contractors? Been getting some messages from recruiters lately for contract positions and wanted to double check #workvisa
- Robinhood opt Does Robinhood hires candidates on opt/ stem opt. Do they sponsor h1b ?
- OPT ending My spouse’s OPT is ending Feb 2022 and she has exhausted all the h1b attempts , so we have applied for H4 EAD which may not come by Feb 2022, so she may have to take a break from work and join back once she gets the EAD . However on March 2022 she is due for her RSU vesting and it’s close to 50k$val
- F-1 Stem OPT Did any of you apply for stem opt extension recently? And how long did it take to get the new ead card? #visa #f1 #opt #stem
- vote OPT removed Govt is mulling that. Would you study in USA, if there is no OPT and, need to fly back home?
- OPT travel I’m on OPT currently and that’s going to over in July, this year. Is that good idea to visit india for 2-3 weeks?
- Initial OPT Hi, I have received my initial opt in May 2021. But I have not received any email to activate my SEVP account. I am now finding on internet that I should activate my account within 15days of the opt approval. Is there a way I can create my sevp account now ? Please help. Thanks
- Gap between pre-opt and post-opt Hi all, Have some novice questions: 1. Can I do full time job during pre opt? 2. I expect that there is a gap between my pre-opt and post-opt for like one month. I understand that I cannot work during this gap, but would that be okay or legal to stay with the company without working capability? OPT
- vote Travel to India on F1-OPT Just graduated with a master's and planning to start work in Feb. I'm on F1-OPT currently. Is it safe to travel to India on F1-OPT? Planning to come back at least two weeks before starting work. Worried about getting stuck due to Covid and losing my job. Haven't travelled for a long time now. Would
- OPT QUESTION I'm starting a new role this Monday as a PM - Risk Mgmt but title is just manager- risk management. I have an MS in CS. Will this cause issues as it maybe construed not directly related to my degree? I'm on opt f1. TC: 130k YOE: 3y before MS
- Accenture OPT Does Accenture hire on OPT visa?
- STEM OPT Startup Peeps on OPT and eligible for STEM OPT, I heard that you cannot startup your own company on STEM OPT unless your company follows a specific legal structure. University is advising going through an immigration incorporation lawyer. I already paid $800 to incorporate through Clerky and I’m in the post
- Passive income while on OPT visa Asking for a junior friend: Can an international student on Post OPT teach a course on Udemy and earn passive income from it if the payouts are paid directly to his home country account and not deposited in his US bank account? #gig #sidejob
- Opt filing tax Hello there, I’m on opt right now and first time filing tax. I’m not sure how to file tax. Can anyone give me some guide? Tc: 🥜
- Freelance while on OPT Hi guys I am working as an analyst and am currently on OPT. I am a professional photographer before coming to the US. I have done numerous weddings and events in India. I wanted to continue the same here as well. Legally I can't do freelance because it's not related to my Masters's degree. I don't