OPT and OPT extension, related field questions

Question

Dear Sir/Madam,

I completed my master's in "Advanced Materials Engineering" on May 2016. I try to find a job that relates to my STEM degree from 6 months, but I didn't get any job till now. Most of the companies are asking for GC's and H1b's. I am looking for entry level but most of the companies are looking for candidates who is having experience. So, I joined in a IT consultancy with no other choice. I am willing to do Job in IT field. But as per the new rules my job should be related to my STEM degree. I am really worried about my future in US. Please help me by giving necessary suggestions and what are the options I have to stay in US and to get H1B visa? Your suggestions would help me a lot.

Answer 1

You need to be fulltime and working at employer location if you want to apply for STEM extension

Other option is to file H1B

Comments

Ya I know these 2 options, but my major question is whether that full time job must relate my STEM degree? Can I do full time in IT industry?

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Must be related to OPT if you don't have IT Experience in the past. Same with H1B

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I didn't get you. Can you please elaborate the answer? In my OPT I will work in IT field so is that enough to apply for STEM extension?

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You may NOT get OPT extension in IT job, unless it is related to your Master's or you had IT experience in the past