satrianic bro has posted a very helpful information. i think i am in your shoes. I also have masters degree and did not get picked in h1 lottery(stem degree). I have OPT till first week of December 2015. Do we have to attend college if TPS is granted? My consultancy is willing to sponsor gc but they are in recruitment phase. Hate thinking of joining CPT colleges. It would be better to get EAD through TPS ,but well let it be official first .Please advise.