Concerns/Suggestion: Whats your current Status ? ( I suppose its OPT). For non-IT degree ( MS in Arch Design in your case): I dont think there is an extension for OPT. You only have 1 year of regular OPT. You have to have a H1B after that. Other options: Apply for a college , get a CPT and continue your work. Be procative while applying for these kind of colleges. You need to get a first hand of information from corresponding college regarding the CPT and its associated process. There are definitely such college around. I think the best bet would be to apply for a H1B. Negotaite w/ your agency and apply for it on April 1st. ~GoodLuck

no_more_crush · Mar 20, 2012 7:34 PM

Thank you! I appreciate your valuable suggestion there. Right now what i am doing is completely unrelated to my field, but i volunteer in a Housing industry in the hopes of landing my job in architecture field. The only reason I want a STEM extension so that I have more time to land a job in my field. The job that I am doing right now is just a job , not a career! I was just looking at possible options since Sajha is always so resourceful. I guess my next bet is just to return to the homeland to pursue what I love doing! But thank you nevertheless for your valuable suggestions!!

bubblyp · Mar 21, 2012 12:46 PM

At least you know what you are doing and have Plan-B as well. As per your comments, its' not wrong to depict that: Your "Plan-B" overwighs "Plan-A" or lingering here in USA. Don't forget to share your updates accordingly. ~GoodLuck

no_more_crush · Mar 21, 2012 2:36 PM