hi fellow sajha users,

i recently got selected in the h1b lottery and received an eac number (the case status is "received"). i also have the option of applying for stem opt extension. now that i am selected in the h1b lottery, should i still apply for opt extension anyways (just in case h1b doesn't work out for some reason)?

were any of you guys in my shoes? i would really appreciate any relevant stories!

thanks!