Is H1B my best option? Any other options?

[rangers_texas 2]

First of all, I know it has to be my employer that applies for my h1b.

I am currently on OPT and would like to extend it after the one year period. Is h1b my best/only option, do I have any other options?

[Darnell 8,478]

enroll in a phD program. one that pays yer tuition plus a stipend.

[Harsh_77 718]

First of all, I know it has to be my employer that applies for my h1b.

I am currently on OPT and would like to extend it after the one year period. Is h1b my best/only option, do I have any other options?

You cannot extend OPT it is a fixed duration.

[rangers_texas 2]

You cannot extend OPT it is a fixed duration.

I know, I'm asking what my options are if I want to stay in the country.

[Harsh_77 718]

I know, I'm asking what my options are if I want to stay in the country.

Your options can depends on what route you wanna go example H1 is one option another F1 and continue to be student is another etc.

[rangers_texas 2]

Your options can depends on what route you wanna go example H1 is one option another F1 and continue to be student is another etc.

I am no longer a student, I graduated in December.

[Harsh_77 718]

I am no longer a student, I graduated in December.

you can enroll for further studies..if you done with your masters than you can go for Phd.

[Darnell 8,478]

is actually best you return to home, taking your new education and real-world training back with you to your home country, get a great job, and contribute inside of your country.

That's really what's expected out of you, on that F1 visa.

Good Luck !

[rangers_texas 2]

is actually best you return to home, taking your new education and real-world training back with you to your home country, get a great job, and contribute inside of your country.

That's really what's expected out of you, on that F1 visa.

Good Luck !

Well I have a girlfriend here and enjoy working here. As I said I'm on OPT and I know I can't extend that, but what other work visas can I/my employer apply for?

[rangers_texas 2]

you can enroll for further studies..if you done with your masters than you can go for Phd.

But if I wanted to keep doing the job i'm doing.

[Boiler 45,314]

That would be something for your Employer.

Or marry your GF.

[Darnell 8,478]

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/355885-here-on-a-student-visa-hoping-to-stay-after-i-graduate/

Have a re-read, you have other options and they were listed here, ages past.

[rangers_texas 2]

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/355885-here-on-a-student-visa-hoping-to-stay-after-i-graduate/

Have a re-read, you have other options and they were listed here, ages past.

I did, that was when I was still in school and applying for an OPT.

[Darnell 8,478]

so yer discounting one of the options listed there.

OK.. got it ..

[Harsh_77 718]

But if I wanted to keep doing the job i'm doing.

If you want to do the job that you are doing than your employeer has to file for H1 thats the option unless you are planning to getting married.