OPT STEM Extension ending.. alternatives to H1B Visa

[lichichop 0]

All,

I am currently working on my STEM 17 months extension which expires in january 2013. My current company says they wont be able to sponsor me for the H1B visa so they asked me to find out other alternatives;

1) Enroll back to school to obtain a master's degree (expensive but doable). Can I work while in school? or is it only part time? or do i need to wait before start working again?

2) Get a H!B visa from another company (a family friend who is a business owner could help) and then transfer to my company? NOt sure if this is a safe way to do it.

3) Other alternatives : H-3 visa maybe?

4) get an extension on my STEM OPT? I think STEM is the last extension I can get....so I am not sure

Did anybody had experience with any of these??

Thanks,

Lis

[sms78 18]

All,

I am currently working on my STEM 17 months extension which expires in january 2013. My current company says they wont be able to sponsor me for the H1B visa so they asked me to find out other alternatives;

1) Enroll back to school to obtain a master's degree (expensive but doable). Can I work while in school? or is it only part time? or do i need to wait before start working again?

2) Get a H!B visa from another company (a family friend who is a business owner could help) and then transfer to my company? NOt sure if this is a safe way to do it.

3) Other alternatives : H-3 visa maybe?

4) get an extension on my STEM OPT? I think STEM is the last extension I can get....so I am not sure

Did anybody had experience with any of these??

Thanks,

Lis

1) you can work part time on campus on F-1.

2) It's called "H1B transfer" but nothing is going to be transferred. When you switch to another company, theres gonna be a brand new petition. You have to go through the same exact application process all over again. You just don't need to worry about H1B quota this time.

Sorry, but no idea about 3)&4). Good luck!

[DC85 113]

All,

I am currently working on my STEM 17 months extension which expires in january 2013. My current company says they wont be able to sponsor me for the H1B visa so they asked me to find out other alternatives;

1) Enroll back to school to obtain a master's degree (expensive but doable). Can I work while in school? or is it only part time? or do i need to wait before start working again?

2) Get a H!B visa from another company (a family friend who is a business owner could help) and then transfer to my company? NOt sure if this is a safe way to do it.

3) Other alternatives : H-3 visa maybe?

4) get an extension on my STEM OPT? I think STEM is the last extension I can get....so I am not sure

Did anybody had experience with any of these??

Thanks,

Lis

4- there is NO other extension, try to find a new company who willing to sponsor you , especially that you have a US experience , or go back to school for a master