Received EAD card with F-1 Visa, CAN'T find a job during COVID-19 !

[bluesky7777 0]

Hi,

I'm currently student with F-1 and just got my EAD card 2 weeks ago. I have 90 days to find a job with my OPT.
Unfortunately, coronavirus pandemic affects every business and It's almost impossible to find a job during this crisis within 90 days.
I was wondering If I can I submit an extension request on my OPT duration regarding this unfortunate situation with coronavirus? What can I do?
If you can guide me I would greatly appreciated !

[payxibka 10,045]

5 minutes ago, bluesky7777 said:

Hi,

I'm currently student with F-1 and just got my EAD card 2 weeks ago. I have 90 days to find a job with my OPT.
Unfortunately, coronavirus pandemic affects every business and It's almost impossible to find a job during this crisis within 90 days.
I was wondering If I can I submit an extension request on my OPT duration regarding this unfortunate situation with coronavirus? What can I do?
If you can guide me I would greatly appreciated !

You are panicking after 2 weeks?  You still have 10 more weeks

[designguy 1,179]

what field are you in?

[bluesky7777 0]

13 minutes ago, payxibka said:

You are panicking after 2 weeks?  You still have 10 more weeks

 Actually, I will be completing a month this week

[bluesky7777 0]

4 minutes ago, designguy said:

what field are you in?

Product and Graphic designer. I have more than 7 years experience.

Appreciated for asking

[designguy 1,179]

Just now, bluesky7777 said:

Product and Graphic designer. I have more than 7 years experience.

Appreciated for asking

In the same field here. Luckily a lot of the work can be done remotely. At this point all you can do it apply apply apply. I would expect the next month to be almost a stand still for everyone but hopefully coming into May things will change. I wouldn't bank on being able to get an extension as OPT is really a privilege more than a right, and especially if coming out of this the unemployment numbers are heading towards 20%, I wouldn't expect the government to make any sort of accommodations for foreign workers. 

[bluesky7777 0]

19 minutes ago, designguy said:

In the same field here. Luckily a lot of the work can be done remotely. At this point all you can do it apply apply apply. I would expect the next month to be almost a stand still for everyone but hopefully coming into May things will change. I wouldn't bank on being able to get an extension as OPT is really a privilege more than a right, and especially if coming out of this the unemployment numbers are heading towards 20%, I wouldn't expect the government to make any sort of accommodations for foreign workers. 

I definitely agree with you that government wouldn't care for foreign workers while their unemployment numbers are increasing. I already try to apply tons of jobs everyday but unfortunately no response..  Hopefully life gets back to normal soon.. Please if anyone know someone that looking for designer, let me know.

Appreciated !

[WaterLeaf 200]

Manufacturing. They are in big need of help of people. Of course it's not what you want to do but something need to be done if you want to work. Otherwise good luck.