STEM graduates get up to 36 months of OPT. We map programs that qualify, sponsors that hire OPTs, and the H-1B / EB-2 NIW transition years before you graduate.
| Path | Visa | Post-study work | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-STEM bachelor / master | F-1 | 12 months OPT | H-1B lottery |
| STEM-designated degree | F-1 | 12 + 24 months STEM-OPT | H-1B / EB-2 NIW |
| PhD (any field) | F-1 | Up to 36 months OPT (with STEM) | EB-1 / O-1 |
| MBA | F-1 | 12 months OPT (24 if STEM-MBA) | H-1B / L-1 sponsorship |
Designated School Official issues I-20 once acceptance and financial proof are confirmed.
SEVIS fee paid, DS-160 prepared, embassy interview slot booked.
Interview prep specific to the post you’re applying through (Mumbai, Manila, Lagos, etc.).
Port-of-entry strategy, social security number setup, on-campus work eligibility activated.
Eight questions covering academic admit, TOEFL / GRE-GMAT, financial proof, and STEM-OPT fit (36-month post-study window).
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Officers assess academic fit, financial capacity, and “non-immigrant intent.” Strong ties at home (job, property, family) are the most-doubted area. We coach the interview specifically.
Not directly. Most OPT grads transition to H-1B (lottery) or EB-2 NIW. STEM grads have the longest runway to win a sponsor.
USCIS uses beneficiary-centric registration. Each beneficiary gets one entry per year regardless of how many employers register them.
Generally only via CPT (curricular practical training) tied to your program, then OPT after graduation. On-campus part-time work is allowed.
Our placement team works with 30+ US institutions across California, Florida, New York, the Midwest, and the South — from regional state universities to private religious-affiliated and Christian colleges.
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