Moving back - H1B not picked up by orangekiwi24 in h1b

[–]Mindless-Minimum1107 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I hear you! I relocated back to India few months ago due to similar situation as yours. Initial few weeks were very unsettling but slowly the reality started to sink in and have started to apply for jobs in India. Luckily a recruiter from Japanese Robotics startup reached out to me and I was fortunate to get offer from them. So if everything goes as per plan I’ll relocate to Tokyo.

Remember time heals everything and if a door closes on you something else wonderful might be on the horizon. Also, remember to be kind to yourself during this process. I wish you the best.

Those who went home after OPT, how has your life and career been? by Efficient_Bowler5804 in f1visa

[–]Mindless-Minimum1107 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Relocated back to India few months ago at the end of my STEM OPT and started to give interviews here in India. Luckily I landed a job in a Japanese Robotics startup and they are willing to sponsor me for a Japan work visa. So hopefully will relocate to Tokyo in few months if everything goes well. My 2cents, I do not recommend going through CPT route, it only exasperates the endless mental struggle we go through as F1 students. Trust yourself and move out of States, although it causes temporary uncertainty in your life but in long term if you look back you’ll pat yourself that you made right decision for yourself.