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Securing a work visa after OPT year

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CamHarris12   1

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Hi everyone, 

 

I was a 4-year F-1 student at Stevenson University in Maryland. I am doing my Optional Practical Training (OPT) year and would like to stay in the U.S. past its' expiration at the end of July. It seems as if my best option is to get a job that sponsors an H1-B. However, due to the current pandemic (and employers' reluctance to hire applicants requiring sponsorship), it is extremely difficult to find or secure such a position. 

 

Another restriction for me personally is that my Bachelor's degree is in Business Administration. This is a very general field of study that makes it hard for me to prove more value or a specialized skill set compared to the average American employee. 

 

My current position is in management consulting, and the jobs I have been applying to are all in the business field (consulting, sales, marketing, operations, etc). My dream is to have a career in fitness - possibly personal training - but I realise that this may not be the most realistic path for me in the short term, especially if I am looking to secure  a U.S. work visa. 

 

If anyone has any advice on potential employers, resources, or other options, I would be extremely grateful. 

 

Cameron Harris

 

 

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milimelo   4,571

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16 hours ago, CamHarris12 said:

I don't mean to break any forum rules here, I just feel as if it fits in both the "work visa" and "student visa" topics and I want to ensure anyone with appropriate advice sees the post. 

No you’re not. You’re asking about jobs - that’s under work visa. 

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CamHarris12   1

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Damn I thought people on this forum were here to help other people going through the immigration process, not get their panties in a twist over irrelevant posting rules. Why did this upset you so much? Who hurt you? 

 
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