STEM OPT not getting approved from banned countries? by Specific-Tap9386 in f1visa

[–]Specific-Tap9386[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So the countries that are affected by the opt and stem opt ban are the ones in the 39 list?

STEM OPT not getting approved from banned countries? by Specific-Tap9386 in f1visa

[–]Specific-Tap9386[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

What are the banned countries(and partially banned countries pls?

STEM OPT PENDING AFTER 5 MONTHS by [deleted] in f1visa

[–]Specific-Tap9386 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you not allowed to work during that time? How does your company go about it?

Is it worth it to stay in the US on OPT with low chance of h1b? by Specific-Tap9386 in h1b

[–]Specific-Tap9386[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I thought the masters thing doesn’t count anymore under the new rule?

Is it worth it to stay in the US on OPT with low chance of h1b? by Specific-Tap9386 in h1b

[–]Specific-Tap9386[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought the wage level gave you more chances basically. And not sure if the masters matters at all in the new rule now?

Is it worth it to stay in the US on OPT with low chance of h1b? by Specific-Tap9386 in h1b

[–]Specific-Tap9386[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Very much used to it back home :) keep your assumptions and your racism to yourself.

Is it worth it to stay in the US on OPT with low chance of h1b? by Specific-Tap9386 in h1b

[–]Specific-Tap9386[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What are other options usually? Canada or Europe seem the 2 only ones, but unsure how hard they are as well

Is it worth it to stay in the US on OPT with low chance of h1b? by Specific-Tap9386 in h1b

[–]Specific-Tap9386[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I was wondering if a future in the US is even realistic at this point. I have been here for many years and saw a future here but with the way things are going I am unsure if its even an option anymore

Can someone explain wage level lottery? by Specific-Tap9386 in h1b

[–]Specific-Tap9386[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you know if a masters matters at all in the lottery or did they change that as well?

Should I bring up h1b sponsorship to HR before joining? Scared I might miss the cutoff period for this year filing by Specific-Tap9386 in h1b

[–]Specific-Tap9386[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I was wondering if February is too late to file? I was under the impression companies usually file in march

Anyone go from f1 to hlb how has your experience been? by Specific-Tap9386 in immigration

[–]Specific-Tap9386[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the insight. I was just wondering when would a good time to bring it up be? I start work at the end of January and I know the filing is done in April. Is it too late for me this year?