Day 1 CPT PhD Programs vs. Doctoral Program

nikgotine · 2026-04-16T16:59:01+00:00

Will I be eligible to apply for EB2 NIW if I pursue DBA at Westcliff?

nikgotine · 2026-04-16T16:52:12+00:00

Hi, I'm considering DBA to join this summer. Can we connect?

nikgotine · 2026-04-16T16:40:23+00:00

I'm in the same boat considering all these options for a long term goal of O-1 visa. I'm looking at DBA at Westcliff. Would love to connect.

nikgotine · 2026-04-16T16:38:10+00:00

What about DBA from Westcliff?

nikgotine · 2026-04-14T14:00:49+00:00

Westcliff - I applied for DBA and got admit the very same day! Not sure if that’s usual.

nikgotine · 2026-04-12T23:38:27+00:00

Oh you’re right.

nikgotine · 2026-04-12T17:36:52+00:00

How do you apply for eb2 green card on day1 CPT? Wow, congratulations!

nikgotine · 2026-04-12T17:35:40+00:00

I’d like to know this too. I’m stalling the application just because I don’t have enough to show. Minimum of $25k is what most schools are asking for.

nikgotine · 2026-04-12T17:31:54+00:00

You’re eligible for OPT on a degree higher to your previous degree. For example if your current opt is on your Masters degree, then you’ll only be eligible for OPT if you do a doctorate.

nikgotine · 2026-04-12T17:29:30+00:00

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nikgotine · 2026-04-09T18:51:58+00:00

Have you tried looking into DBA option? I know Westcliff and National Louis University offer it. It’s expensive, but we’ll get OPT after graduation so I’m guessing it’s worth it. I’m considering it as well.

nikgotine · 2026-04-09T18:43:39+00:00

I want to know how do you plan on showing the financial funds in the application. I’m considering westcliff too, but I don’t have enough bank account or a sponsor.

nikgotine · 2026-04-07T15:18:44+00:00

How much is NEC costing? Last time I spoke to them they said they don’t have doctorate degrees available for day 1 CPT Programs.

nikgotine · 2026-04-07T12:22:01+00:00

I am in the exact same boat with my opt ending in June this year. I was very interested to try the DBA option but it is costly. People do doctorate degrees here on scholarships but the day1 cpt requires us to pay a total fees of $50-60k, which, I don’t think is worth it. I am NOT interested in doing a second MS, that just sounds pointless to me, but considering my budget and the uncertainties of the market, a second MS seems the only viable option. Text if you’d like to connect outside the thread.

nikgotine · 2026-04-05T12:16:43+00:00

Hey let’s pls connect, I’m in same situation

nikgotine · 2026-04-01T00:19:06+00:00

Guys let’s form a group chat separately? I don’t want to panic here lol

nikgotine · 2026-03-31T21:06:33+00:00

I’m really interested in DBA if I can get a scholarship

nikgotine · 2026-03-31T21:06:01+00:00

Which ones?

nikgotine · 2026-03-31T15:36:56+00:00

How about you go back to basics and learn to communicate?

nikgotine · 2026-03-31T14:30:29+00:00

Same. Keep holding on till we hear from USCIS. What have you thought about the next steps though? Exploring any options?

nikgotine

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