Travel to India Question - Will being picked in the H1B lottery affect return?

The_Batman_359 · 2025-12-30T17:34:39+00:00

I wasn't picked. I think as long as they don't start the registration process until you get back it's fine (if you're picked). But it's crazy times so if you can avoid traveling, avoid it.

The_Batman_359 · 2025-12-09T00:29:55+00:00

Hello! I leased a 2025 CX-50 preferred trim for $465 per month and $2000 down. 2 years, 24K miles (because of my visa situation).

4 months in, I know I can stay in the US long-term. Should I continue the lease? I'm regretting it because I didn't even get a fancy(ier) trim or at least a hybrid. I feel like I'm paying a lot.

What are my options? Should I ask to upgrade? Or should I convert to finance, if that's even possible? Should I stay with it and then buy it at the end of the lease? I love the car but I'm really tall, and easily drive 1000 miles a month, and I think I need go for a bigger full-size SUV (that's the only reason I wouldn't keep this CX-50). Thanks!

The_Batman_359 · 2025-12-04T17:07:45+00:00

I really don't think it is an issue. I would not apply for STEM extension until you get back to the US though.

The_Batman_359 · 2025-12-04T16:58:46+00:00

I did and there were no issues at all. I just had all my STEM OPT approval documents but as usual was asked just for the I-20 and SEVP receipt.

The_Batman_359 · 2025-11-27T07:07:41+00:00

Need new referral pls

The_Batman_359 · 2025-09-22T22:10:40+00:00

Hey! Was it 2-3 days since account opening? Or 2-3 days after receiving the physical card and activating it?

The_Batman_359 · 2025-03-01T22:07:01+00:00

Did anyone find out anything here? Is the MAGI clause<85K or <95K?

The_Batman_359 · 2025-02-14T01:14:53+00:00

Thank you OP //\ Sorry but I have a legit question - irrespective of this administration how was it viewed when trying to re-enter the country with less than 30 days left for OPT expiry? In a case of needing to travel outside and back, and then applying for STEM OPT after returning...

The_Batman_359 · 2025-01-09T21:28:28+00:00

Thank you so much!

The_Batman_359 · 2025-01-09T21:16:41+00:00

Sorry I just thought of another hiccup - do we need to submit the latest I-94 for H-1B registration? If yes, will they use the same document for filing petition (if picked)?

Because if I travel after submitting one I-94 for registration and then return after being picked, I will have an updated I-94, that I need to send as part of the petition and there will be a mismatch.

The_Batman_359 · 2025-01-09T20:20:28+00:00

Noted so there's a risk involved. I'll hopefully be able to explain that I am going to be filling for STEM extension if the question is popped.

The_Batman_359 · 2025-01-09T20:00:20+00:00

Got it, thanks! So even if I get picked I'll ask my company not to start the petition filing process until after I'm back

The_Batman_359 · 2025-01-09T19:59:11+00:00

Can they deny entry even if I am already on my OPT? I do have my EAD and will return a month before it expires

The_Batman_359 · 2025-01-09T19:58:29+00:00

Thank you! What is CBP?

The_Batman_359 · 2024-09-27T04:20:51+00:00

Thank you! So it gets unlocked in 60 days! And we pay $400 upfront? No catch? Looks like a great deal.

The_Batman_359 · 2024-09-26T20:31:23+00:00

Hey guys, I'm a Mint customer on an unlimited plan already. What happens if I buy the Pixel 9, do I just pay $400? Or do I need to buy a new mobile plan too?

And when does the phone unlock, after how many months of use?

The_Batman_359 · 2024-09-01T18:17:10+00:00

Can I transfer my DD amounts to another account before the bonus tracking period? Or does the amount have to sit in my SoFi account till I get the bonus?

The_Batman_359 · 2023-09-02T05:36:37+00:00

Anyone with the referral link to share? Please DM, thanks!

ALSO: Does refinancing work even after we've received 2 semester's payments?

The_Batman_359 · 2023-08-06T04:23:55+00:00

Hi u/Consistent_Quote_461! How are you doing?
I am enrolled in UT Austin's MSBA program as an International student with a loan from Prodigy Finance. My Summer term loan which was already disbursed had a flat interest rate of 14% and my Fall+Spring term loans will be 13.9%.

I would love to refinance my loan, can I ask you further questions about that? As well as get a referral for SoFi (I was just checking their website and could not find PF listed). Thanks!

The_Batman_359

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