NVM.
Gimme an update on international students situation.
NVM.
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Many people are going through similar frustrating situations - I know how bad this feels.
Generally, smaller firms are not willing to sponsor you for a H1B Visa. What you can do is tell them that you have legal and guaranteed right to work in the US for 29 months without them sponsoring you. That's if you are a STEM major and haven't used up OPT time before you graduated. (12 months post completion OPT + 17 months STEM extension = 29 months)
You don't seem to know how the Visa works - a Visa only serves the purpose of allowing you entry at the airport. Even if your Visa is expired, you can in LEGAL standing in the US if you are in school or have OPT. (In case you exit the US, you'll need to apply for a new Visa to come back)
So, my advice is to tell that firm that you can work for at least 2 years and try to negotiate.
What you provided is not clear. Have you graduated? Have you started OPT? Give us more info.
Exactly. When you are in a situation like yours, you need to learn the details of the US immigration system. In these situations, knowledge is power.
@"krypton" @"fast6060" Let me clear the air:
I told the firm all about my situation and even mentioned about the possibility of me being available 29 months (unlikely but I told them just in case) and they would insist on the fact that their offer was a 3 year program that is structured in a way that you cannot leave early or stay longer (MBA after finishing). However, they did tell me that they would be happy to keep the offer for me on the table in case I get a green card, which honestly, I am not willing to do.
You seem to have very incoherent thoughts. Of course Finance is not a STEM major - why would you lie to them about being able to work 29 months. You can work 12 - that's it.
And you are "not willing" to get a Green Card - what does that mean? Do you know how difficult is it to get a Green Card? You mean you are unable to.
You need to immediately start looking for a company that is willing to hire you and sponsor you for H1B.
Word.
Appreciate the info buddy
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