Working in the U.S

[Spyda3 0]

Hello,

If someone is currently applying for a student (F-1) visa, upon completion of studies would the individual be able to live and work in the U.S? What would be there options if they were able to do so.

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

After the F1 they can get OPT for a year. Then they can try to finagle a H1B or something. But no, there is no set path for working after an F1. To get the visa you need to prove that you plan to go home after your studies, in fact.

[Harsh_77 718]

Studying in the US does not give you a guaranteed or a secure path to work or live in US.

If you wish to work in US than you will have to find a employer who is willing to hire you after your study and later on file for your perm residency.

[Spyda3 0]

Ok thank you, and also would it be possible to apply for any other visa while applying for a F-1? And would marrying while having an F-1 change anything

[Harsh_77 718]

What are you trying to do?

[Spyda3 0]

Looking to find options on gaining the best and Right ways, after studying in the U.S to gain an advantage to live/work after completion

[Harsh_77 718]

Looking to find options on gaining the best and Right ways, after studying in the U.S to gain an advantage to live/work after completion

What other visa are you thinking about?

At anytime a person can be in US on only one visa.

Marriage will have its own thing depending on whom you marrying, are you marrying a USC, a perm resident but non USC or non USC.

[Spyda3 0]

Understood sorry for not being so clear before, I guess it all depends on the steps you take after studies weather its by an employer or just trying to obtain the right visa to work in the U.S

[SBB 74]

Any visa that would allow you to work in the US after completion of your studies would require either an employer (OPT->H-1B->EB-2 or 3) or a family member who is a US citizen or permanent resident (spouse only in this case) to sponsor you. Keep in mind that as part of the F-1 application process, you need to convince the consular officer that you will return to your home country after completion of your studies.