I am a Senior SAP Consultant. My F1 OPT with a STEM degree is expiring next month on the 15th of May, and I need to apply for a STEM OPT extension before my end date and If I fail to apply in time, I will be forced to leave my job and the country. Today I was shocked to learn that the employer cannot assist me with my OPT extension as they only have certain course codes that they can work with. While I was offered the job I was promised that they would take care of my h1b and STEM extension. My H1B nomination was mishandled, and I missed out on a chance. The company assured me that they would take care of it next year. However, this can only happen if the STEM extension is applied for me to receive two more chances. FYI - I informed my company that I am in charge of handling the entire process. All I need is 2 signatures on the training plan which they’re not. Please advise - 1. What are my alternatives? 2. Could you recommend trustworthy companies that specialize in SAP consulting or staffing recruitment? 3. Is it sufficient to have a job offer letter before the end of OPT to be eligible for STEM, or must I have already commenced work? Please help me at the earliest as I just have 3 weeks left. #workvisa #finance #tech #consulting #opt #help #stem #h1b #sap #staffingindustryanalysts #recruiting #referral #consultancy
Your best option is to talk to an external immigrantion lawyer. It will cost you money but you will get the best advice in timely fashion. Or you can waste your time by posting on forums online.
You need job offer from an e-verified employer. In your situation I think I'd reach out to the DSO of your school or an immigration attorney. Applying for O-1 visa could be an option although it might be too late for that. An attorney would be able to advise better.
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Try to get an offer for e verified employer
Are you the only F1 opt employee they have in your job family? What did your colleagues in your similar situation do?
I’ve been in a similar situation and a lawyer saved me. Send me a dm and I can share his contact.
E-verify employer…all the major companies are e-verified. If they cannot assist you (and they are truly not e-verified), start applying to other companies immediately and not waste a single minute…if you are SAP consultant then try applying to SAP directly and other big companies in your field…you got this 👍👍
My employer consulted company lawyer before signing my document, may be get an external lawyer explaining how it won't matter to them if they sign?
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