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Need help regarding STEM OPT ext

My current company has refused to file for STEM ext and they have stopped sponsoring at all. My initial OPT EAD expires in a month, and I have been looking for a job switch in the past 3 months, but no company is taking F1 students. I need a job to file for STEM ext asap and I do not have an offer in hand.

 

What are my options to stay here legally? I don’t want to pay any consultancy for filing STEM ext, and I don’t want to transfer my status to B2 either.

 

If someone knows anyone who might be hiring, I will be happy to apply. I graduated from a 2nd gen IIT in India, did my MS in Data Science here and have about 2 years of exp. Looking for jobs/internships in DS, ML and Gen AI roles.

 

Any kind of help is greatly appreciated! Thank you!

 

 

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another FB Post.

Urgent Help Needed - H1B Visa Appointment Slots in India

I’m currently in India following the sudden passing of my father. I’m here with my child (US citizen) while my wife is in the US. I’m on H1B visa and desperately need to find a visa appointment slot at any US consulate in India to return by early February.

My child has critical medical appointments and needs to return to school (4th grade) by the second week of February. Despite checking all locations across India, I haven’t been able to secure any appointment slots.

Requesting help with:

WhatsApp groups or Telegram channels that notify when slots open up.

Any tips or resources for tracking H1B appointment availability

Suggestions from anyone who has recently navigated this situation.

 

I would greatly appreciate any guidance or connections to tracking these appointments.

 

another FB Post.

Need help related to my current situation. My H-1B expires in Dec 2026. I am a full-time employee. My perm is not filed. My manager informed me that the Department of Labour came back with a wage-level issue. They are trying to fix this with the Department of Labour. By the time my I 140 will be approved my H1 B will be maxed out. They are suggesting moving to Canada or Uk for 3-6 months. Has anyone done that prior? I have 3 year old kid so I would prefer India and not other countries. My company has India office locations.

If I leave usa while Perm is pending, can I come back on h1b extension after i140 is approved? Will I fall under the 100k fees? What other route can we explore? What should I do for my 401k and other investment on stocks etc? Should I withdraw or move before leaving assuming I might not be able to come back?

Please help