Whether there’s an option if STEM OPT can no longer be extended
STEM OPT can no longer be extended — I’d like to know if there’s an alternative status I could pursue as an alternative to H-1B.
The company says they’ll sponsor me, but I don’t know what to do or how, so I’m reaching out.
Given that H-1B has become less popular in practice due to rising filing costs, please check whether you qualify for O-1. Beyond that, there’s J-1 or L-1, but you’d need to check the eligibility requirements for each.