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> Can you apply for a STEM extension now? Unfortunately, I can not. I spoke with our international student advisor and it appears that I cannot get STEM extens
by frustrated_phd 10y ago
> Can you apply for a STEM extension now?
Unfortunately, I can not. I spoke with our international student advisor and it appears that I cannot get STEM extension. I need to be in post-OPT phase to get a STEM extension which I forfeited when I joined the PhD program. I can only get another post-completion OPT after I complete the PhD program.
I can get a pre-completion OPT, but as I quoted in another comment that is a limited option.
As each day passes by I am trying to digest the reality that I have to complete the PhD program. I am trying, but TBH I don't know how much I can force myself to do it. I am scared of my future, and I can't find a way out of this mess :'(
- vr3690 10y agoYou can do it mate! Best of luck! Try switching advisors or maybe even fields within your CS department. You might start something you like
- frustrated_phd 10y agoThanks! I am currently thinking of taking a break and come back to the program with a fresh perspective. I have faith in future me, I just need to find him ;)
- dorfuss 10y agoWith Masters in CS your future is rather secure. You can apply for a permanent visa in Australia, Canada or anywhere else in the world and get a good salary. Don't worry that much, you are young (I assume) and you have a bright future ahead of you. I also think that even back in India you could find a decent job with your skills. Don't panic, it's just a beginning. Cheers!