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Hello Mr. Roberts. Thanks for taking questions. I am currently on F-1 visa with about 1 year of STEM OPT left. I am looking into applying to Startups and only
by temp91223 3y ago
Hello Mr. Roberts. Thanks for taking questions.
I am currently on F-1 visa with about 1 year of STEM OPT left. I am looking into applying to Startups and only join if they are open to start EB-2 process right away. Is this something the startups will entertain or accept?
- proberts 3y agoThey oftentimes will support EB2/NIW filings in my experience but to be clear, because of the green card backlogs, almost certainly an EB2 filing won't allow you to stay past your STEM OPT; you will need another basis to live and work in the U.S.
- temp91223 3y agoThank you! I am not from a country with EB2 backlog. What do I/they need to obtain(such as Perm certification) in the EB2 application process for me to continue working past STEM OTP EAD expiration date?
- junar 3y agoEvery country is backlogged. At best, you are less backlogged than others. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin/2024/visa-bulletin-for-november-2023.html https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/v... https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-processes-and-procedures/visa-availability-priority-dates/when-to-file-your-adjustment-of-status-application-for-family-sponsored-or-employment-based-94 https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-processes-and-pr...