Yes, that period is called OPT. There are a lot of professions that will not give you $100k even after 18months of work experience. Journalism, for example. I

Yes, that period is called OPT. There are a lot of professions that will not give you $100k even after 18months of work experience. Journalism, for example. I can name quite a few exemplary journalists on US national media that would not have made it under the current or proposed H1B rules. Maybe start thinking beyond your STEM bubble?