Posted by: no_more_crush March 20, 2012
STEM Extension
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Concerns/Suggestion:
  1. Whats your current Status ? ( I suppose its OPT).
  2. 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.
  3. 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
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