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.
If you got selected in H-1B lottery this year, you can seek a cap gap extension.
Didn’t get selected in h1 lottery this year.
It can be, since it’s not a visa you’re extending.
STEM OPT can’t be extended beyond 3 years. You’d need a new advanced degree than your prior degree to get new OPT. That is if you’re a Masters student, you can only get OPT again for PhD and you won’t get it again if you go for a second Masters.
^ this
So the day 1 cpt thing is clearly an issue ?
Not sure. I am just trying to understand my other options
I'm in the same boat as you, my STEM OPT extension is expiring early June
Same. Expiring in May. Let me know what are your back up plans
Please comment here if there is a blind forum for lottery back up options
Any updates?
You already completed 3 years on opt?
Yes
Ohh then cant be extended
You are out of time, few options 1. Marry a citizen or green card (don’t marry for visa, illegal. Marry if your SO is one of these ) 2. Enroll into school again. Day 1 CPT, make sure you do it from a legit university. Yes it will cost you a lot and have to manage both studies and work but it’s worth it. Shady universities have issues later on during port of entry or future visa interviews 3. Apply for Canadian PR and then move there and find a job. If your company is willing to have you back, they can apply for H1 next year as well. 4. Move out of USA for one year. If your company has any branches outside of USA that would be ideal. After one year, your company can bring you in on an L1 visa.
Lol legit Day 1 CPT schools?
Any data points to identify them ?
Thanks Dematic. Do you know of universities which def Fall under the shady universities list? Thanks
I know there are a few in Dallas, Arizona. Kansas. Can’t point to specific ones. Have to do your research online. Make sure you visit their campus. If it looks shady then you don’t join it
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I don’t think there’s a way to extend STEM OPT. Should check with the immigration team, they should have worked out an alternative for you.