OPT , and how to the process works to get your H1B to Green Card to US Citizenship.

[@celsoviniciusmencuccino2763]

Please continue with this kind of video, you have no idea how many you are helping. God bless you buddy

[@ImmigrantTalks]

Thank you, just sharing the knowledge I have to help others in my situation.

[@manndipp]

Thanks for explaining the process This 7 min video can save years of doubts, confusions, questions, research

[@Athu1521]

Thanks for this video which cleared my doubts about H1b extension beyond 6 years 👍

[@ImmigrantTalks]

Happy to help.

[@gerardoarevalo7232]

So simple and direct to the point explanation, thank you very much for your video, it deserves to be in the top 1 of the search and have millions of views of people like me. Right now I am just an applicant for a ESL course (F1 visa to study English), and you have just showed me the way to get my dream to become true. New subscriber.

[@ImmigrantTalks]

good luck 🍀

[@trendingdanceonly]

This was the knowledge i was looking to learn. I was able to learn it after watching most of yu video's. Tysm

[@trendingdanceonly]

Watching all your videos on YT if i find anything related to business visa

[@akshhay]

My trick: Go to canada do your masters Convert that into PR : 4years approx Convert PR into citizenship: additional 3year Total time- 7-8years You can stay unlimited in USA under TN status for canadians because of NAFTA pact which allows canadians & mexicans to stay & work in USA 😄

[@ImmigrantTalks]

I guess, that might just work and you also have Canada as back up

[@AltraChannel]

After graduating from Canadian universities, it will take 6-12 months to obtain permanent resident status. To obtain citizenship you need to live in Canada for 3 years with permanent resident status, but if you complete 2 academic years in a Canadian course and after you become a permanent resident to obtain citizenship, you will need 2 years. Full term for obtaining citizenship 3.5-4.5 years

[@Aryan-lu5js]

That's a myth created by immigration agents in India. Getting TN visa is more difficult than H1B. It needs an American company sponsorship and no company will sponsor a person if he or she not residing in the USA.

[@akshhay]

@@Aryan-lu5js my cousin did it, i can do it too

[@Aryan-lu5js]

@@akshhay Chances are slim, TN visa has very high scrutiny. If the main aim is to live in the USA then do your Master's in the USA.

[@nepaliyatri1766]

01:28 STEM doesnot include "management", it is math. Good video

[@dheerajpy1526]

The way you ask your viewers to like and subscribe is really good. I haven't missed a single video of yours. Very informative & motivating. Sometimes, it gives me confidence to prepare myself further. Just want to let you know, that's all. Thanks & love from Andhra ♥️

[@ImmigrantTalks]

Hey Dheeraj, thank you, I appreciate your kind words.

[@harshshah4720]

Thank you brother!!! This video deserves million view😍😇

[@ImmigrantTalks]

Thanks

[@shilbabes]

@@ImmigrantTalks How can i get in touch with you

[@mansisroai4878]

All my doubts are clear thank you for sharing to the point and crisp content .

[@ImmigrantTalks]

Thanks

[@shashanksingh9954]

The M in STEM stands for Mathematics, not Management.

[@ImmigrantTalks]

You are right.

[@hemavithlani863]

Thank you so much for sharing this information 🙏🙏🙏

[@namantyagi5292]

Thankyou so much sir. It really helped and motivated

[@garvitrajput5085]

This is amazing stuff... No one is taking about this stuff sir great job Also sir just wanted to know is getting an i140 aproved super tough or is it feasible and practically possible ?

[@androidnaved6754]

Very well explained. Thanks a million times. Hit like people

[@ImmigrantTalks]

🥇🥇

[@NirmalSilwal]

woah! very greatly explained

[@rajanisreepoornima]

Very well explained. Thank you so much for sharing this information. 💙

[@ImmigrantTalks]

Good luck

[@MyCodeBytez]

Please try to give more timing slots, I couldn’t find the suitable one.

[@ImmigrantTalks]

👍🏻

[@FaresTabet]

Great video. However the wait time of 10-15 years applies to Indians and maybe Chinese too because there are large volumes of applicants. Other nationalities typically get approved right away

[@ImmigrantTalks]

Yes you are right.

[@elrp7992]

Great video! You just earned a sub

[@ImmigrantTalks]

😇

[@VijayKumar-yr6bk]

Very well explained.

[@ImmigrantTalks]

TU

[@Apoorvpandey]

Very well explained

[@mzondwasemumba1902]

Thanks for that rundown

[@genghisda236]

correction - STEM - M stands for Math, not management

[@ImmigrantTalks]

👍🏻

[@ShreyA-ms3pe]

Bro wow, you explained it so good. Is there any video discussing transition from F1 student -> EAD (60 days) -> F1 OPT ->H1b? including the timelines, what if you lose job maybe when you are in F1 OPT or when you are on H1B? Also, let's take an example, I am graduating in 2024. I get 3 yrs of F1 OPT (STEM course), first two attempts of H1B failed, but last attempt worked, so am getting 2+3 years of stay right? ++ other H1B (3years) or I140 years... now if my H1B is picked in first attempt only, then I would be like only 3 years + ++ other H1B (3years) or I140 years...? Is it right calculation?

[@karanbhela2590]

Better off going to Canada than stuck in this decade long process. H1b lottery is a slap for us Indians with the backlog

[@khyatisrivastava3542]

Usa is better than canada in terms of salary and living facilities

[@karanbhela2590]

@@khyatisrivastava3542 H1b backlog for Indians is a hellhole. I’d rather get paid less than look forward for H1b extensions, immigration laws, kids aging out, H1b restrictions, etc. Good luck changing employers on our lottery H1b visa. It takes a toll on your health. Edit; if you marry an American citizen then yes life will be great

[@NirmalSilwal]

watching it again :)

[@AkramKhan-eu9bg]

Also make more vedeos on civil engineer..like how we can crack interview after study..and how we can find job there after study..also share your experience of finding your first job ??

[@khyatisrivastava3542]

Its hard for civil engineers to find a job there

[@Sanyu-Tumusiime]

Eb5 is current right now for indians if you can you should do that

[@bhageshtrivedi6380]

It is not as simple as you say... Wait period for getting priority date is 20 to 30 years.. Everywhere vultures are there. USA is not exception. H1B is nothing but educated slaves by choice, particularly for Indian citizens

[@franciscojavierbaculimahid9371]

How can I finance my studies? I want to leave my country to study a postgraduate degree, can you give us some advice on what to do?

[@kevinkoshy2940]

Amazing video. Very well explained. At what point in this process, will I be able to sponsor my parents to the US supposing I completed my graduation in Masters ?

[@ImmigrantTalks]

After you get your Citizenship buddy, only a citizen can apply for parents.

[@premkumarsepuri3556]

Great video 👍

[@ImmigrantTalks]

Thank You

[@premkumarsepuri3556]

If your ds140 is approved. And you visited your home country .do you still need to take visa interview?

[@premkumarsepuri3556]

@Immigrant Talks please answer above question

[@achyuthanalok1376]

Is it beneficial to have the conversation with employer about green card before H1B? And also can we apply for green card right after Master's along with H1B?

[@AmanKumarSharma-de7ft]

Amazing content!! keep doing the good work. Also Does the 10--15 years on average for green card from the time H1B is approved or is it from the i140 approval? Thanks again for the content.

[@ImmigrantTalks]

Thanks, I would take that timing with a grain of salt ..some folks get it with in 10 years other might take longer. A friend recently got in 10 years after I 140 approval

[@AmanKumarSharma-de7ft]

So after the 1st H1B it takes approx 4 years to get I140 and after that, another 10 years (best case scenario) to get green card. A total of 14-15 years in case everything goes well. Am I getting that right?

[@alejandroarroyo7223]

The 10-15 years of waiting is just for chinese and indians because of their backlog, other nationalities don't have that issue.

[@Sanyu-Tumusiime]

$900.000 for Eb5 to start business i might take loans and go for it so that i can get green card directly and then while running business do my job to make lots of money

[@ImmigrantTalks]

Try going though a lawyer, I heard of someone who was able to do it on $500,000 in a high unemployment area. Good luck man.

[@swaranreddy461]

Make a video about all different departments salary range plzz

[@lathachandrasekaran1547]

Please clarify whether we can change the employer in between the following process. a) green card application to i140 petition b) i140 petition to green card c) green card to permanent citizen ship.

[@shrreyabhatia6937]

Hi Omkar. Kudos to you for wonderful explanation. I have a question. My Fiancee's I-140 got approved today. Could you please share some knowledge on whether he can get a GC within 10 to 15 years as u mentioned in your video? Does it really take upto 15 years for EB2 category people? Thanks Omkar

[@ImmigrantTalks]

Hi Shria, I believe the world of immigration laws is dynamic in nature, laws change with time. Though the current wait time people say is over 100 years to get accepted for green card. I believe otherwise because immigration in my opinion will only get better with time, though it has been hard for past few years. I have an optimist view at the end of the day, but that’s not the facts. Congratulations to you and your husband for I-140.

[@AJAYPATILAM]

For OPT 2 years extension, does it matter what are your job responsibilities ? E.g. for MS computer science, does it matter if job is coding or data analyst or BA ?

[@ImmigrantTalks]

Yes kinda off it should be related to your major

[@i.am.harishk]

What it means US Postal Delay on Case

[@vijayvaswani9717]

Hi Bro, what happens when my H1b expires without joining my employer there, can they still file for my extension for next 3 years ..?

[@ImmigrantTalks]

I am not sure about this.

[@mvp1224]

WHAT ABOUT H1B REJECTED FOR ALL 3 YEARS OF STEM OPT AND COMPANY FILED GREENCARD IN THIRD YEAR OF OPT

[@rajaranjith5151]

Someone said after completing masters only 90 days to find a job or leave US?

[@khyatisrivastava3542]

Depends on which masters

[@kyukki5732]

so once we get i140 we can go out o america and get back in america unlimited times or there's restriction to that?

[@ImmigrantTalks]

Yes

[@princeabdul4290]

Can you please make a video on having medical insurance for students, h1b , it's mandatory for students, sometimes you over pay it or else some students don't even take an insurance.

[@ImmigrantTalks]

Sure will do. Best thing to do is getting the one your college recommends it’s usually 300 to 500$ per year.

[@Sanyu-Tumusiime]

if you fail your h1b lottery on OPT you ahve to return back

[@hemants337]

You are oversimplifying the transition from OPT to H1B. H1B is through a lottery. So, even if a company is willing to sponsor your H1B, you still have to be the one selected in the H1B lottery. I have known ppl who keep doing more than one Masters to keep trying for the H1B. There is a limit of 3 times to apply for the H1B lottery. After that, one has to self deport.

[@ImmigrantTalks]

Consider watching my video on day 1 CPT, I was denied my H1B 3 times and then went back to masters. Goal was to explain overall process in the video, I understand your concerns.

[@bioloximlabs8629]

I have done PhD and doing govt job in India. Have 11 years of experience . But not satisfied. Is it worth to do MBA in USA for settling in USA?

[@ImmigrantTalks]

I would say yes, but it’s the path you take after college. Your job, where you live, the people you meet here that makes it worth it.

[@ancientfolklore5500]

1:28 Mathematics it is not management

[@ImmigrantTalks]

You are right.

[@kinginthenorth9649]

@@ImmigrantTalks You should apologize for that mistake 🙏

[@ImmigrantTalks]

@@kinginthenorth9649 Sorry my friend 😇

[@poojithapoojitha6699]

Can u explain i140 approved how many years if stay in u.s or equivalent not green card

[@rahulgoyal4006]

If your company filled the green card for you but the company fired you after 2 years due to some reason. Now what will happen to green card??

[@ImmigrantTalks]

Not sure buddy, I would talk to the company lawyer or the Company HR. Best thing would be find another company that can transfer your H1B and apply for green card also. They will check with you why your were laid off and that can be an issue. If you have more details question I can answer in private on my IG @ omkarajagdale

[@AkramKhan-eu9bg]

Is this possible that I can apply for American University for master's or degree without GRE OR GMAT ?? with IELTS..

[@ImmigrantTalks]

Yes, lot of universities have dropped GRE requirements.

[@AkramKhan-eu9bg]

@@ImmigrantTalks ok..but after completing master's..does it affect on getting job or not ?

[@ImmigrantTalks]

Nope should not

[@siddukodali3062]

During opt period people can travel to India and return to America without stamping requirement or interview with official?

[@ImmigrantTalks]

If you have a valid visa you don’t have to worry about stamping.

[@siddukodali3062]

Until we get citizenship, do we really need to get stamping for returning to America even we have green card?

[@rihaan201]

Bro, Can we apply for EB1A Visa before the expiration of our h1b

[@ImmigrantTalks]

You can apply it any time. No issue

[@rihaan201]

@@ImmigrantTalks OK! Thanks for information😊

[@shaunshibu8661]

Can you switch jobs when your STEM OPT is processing ? Or is it preferred to complete the transfer of jobs and then apply for your STEM extension ?

[@harambe1356]

The way you're talking about is for indians right? What if i dont have any green card backlog bc of my birth country, would that still be a good idea?

[@ImmigrantTalks]

Yes go for it

[@pradyumnasharmakattel129]

what if i dont get picked up for my h1b?

[@ImmigrantTalks]

Made a video on what to do if you don’t get H1B 3 times.

[@nayeemarefin2217]

Hi, could I know, would the company apply for my H1B directly on my behalf or I need to apply and request the HR dept. to proceed ? Most importantly, is the H1B visa approval process like a lottery? If so, let's assume only 20% gets drawn from the lottery-box and accepted. So if my application isn't drawn in the 3 years consecutively. If it's a lottery system there's a good chance of many students not getting accepted. Their situation will be worse off if they take out student loans isn't it ?

[@ImmigrantTalks]

You have to ask you company to apply. I suggest reading about H1B more on the USCIS websites. And yes their situation is hard if not selected. There are ways around it.

[@owenburke4884]

What about a bachelors degree in a NON Stem area?

[@ImmigrantTalks]

You will get one year of OPT.

[@kristinamema9080]

Hi so i am graduating this semester with my associate's and i am applying for OPT for a 1 year. But, will my job be able to sponsor me for H1B visa during this time or when I finish my OPT?

[@ImmigrantTalks]

You have to find employees who is willing to sponsor you. H1B is applied for in March. They should apply during that time if your opt is valid

[@kristinamema9080]

@@ImmigrantTalks so it doesn’t matter if you have associates degrees?

[@terrylaitw840]

10 yrs for green card? Wow. I’m speechless.

[@ImmigrantTalks]

So am I

[@muralimohan3327]

Thank you very much. This was greatly explained and helped me a lot.

[@ImmigrantTalks]

My pleasure

[@zackkhan8506]

keep the good work. God bless you.

[@shauryajain4851]

Suppose if I get picked up in my 1st year of opt for h1b, then how many yrs I get to stay in us?

[@samuelcarvalho3691]

Let's say I finished my masters in USA and I'm in my 2nd year of OPT working in USA for company and then I'm applying for a petition for H1b. Do I hold any sort of advantage of having my H1b picked? Or am I in the same boat as everyone else?

[@ImmigrantTalks]

Same as everyone

[@nagarajs9159]

What if don't get job after masters...still can I get opt ... please reply

[@soubhagyapanda8435]

Bro.. It is science, technology,engineering,mathematic.

[@bushrafatimakhan]

I've heard that the jobs at US Universities doesn't require you to go through h1b lottery. Is it true or getting a job at a government organisation is an advantage?

[@ImmigrantTalks]

No idea about that tbh

[@yashwanthmvs3069]

The current wait time for visa is 10 to 15 years? Because some where I read for indians it is more than 84 years! . Please someone clarify this

[@ImmigrantTalks]

Yes that’s true, for the current applicants on EB2 it may be 80 to 100 years in some cases 150 years. Though some of my friends who applied 15 years back recently got it. So it depends on when you applied or are planning to apply.

[@yashwanthmvs3069]

@@ImmigrantTalks tq so much 🙏 just one more doubt it's easy to obtain canadian citizenship so what if we apply for green card not as an indian but as a Canadian after few years in that way it won't take so long as Canadians have very very less wait time compared to India.i know this may sound stupid but I am just curious TQ

[@adityamunde]

hey, this video was very helpful. I have a question for you. My masters program is of 3 years at NCSU so will i get 3 years of OPT extension. Thanks

[@ImmigrantTalks]

Yes, if you have a stem degree. Also not sure why your masters is 3 years...thesis? I would go for a 2 year program.

[@adityamunde]

@@ImmigrantTalks My masters degree is Industrial Design, Student coming from non design backgrounds ex. Engineering, MBA, Biology etc need to study additional 30 credits.

[@swaranreddy461]

In Construction Field

[@DianaDiana-lh5tp]

What about non stem

[@ImmigrantTalks]

Non stem have only one year OPT

[@DianaDiana-lh5tp]

@@ImmigrantTalks ok sir so if I get a job at the USA university I am studying my second MA at , do I still need to go through the lottery and please Are languages / translation needed in USA now, especially in TN

[@georgechristy11]

Applying for H1 b in stem extension isn't that reducing the time of stay otherwise we could stay 3 years + H1 b visa term of 3 years ??

[@ImmigrantTalks]

Yes, H1B extension you can get 3 more years

[@georgechristy11]

@@ImmigrantTalks so if we get h1b visa in the 2nd year of opt . We will still get the remaining 1 year of opt and then 3 years h1b right?

[@sadiaferdous6874]

I have completed MBA, OPT completed, could not find a company for H1B so to maintain my status again I got admission for double masters. According to the law, students are NOT eligible for another OPT during their 2nd Masters as it is considered same level degree. My question to you is, do you know if students can still look out for H1B while in school for 2nd Masters but no OPT?

[@ImmigrantTalks]

Yes is you college giving you DAY 1 CPT and are you working full time?

[@sadiaferdous6874]

@@ImmigrantTalks college gives only 20 hrs per week of CPT for 2 semesters only.

[@vinaypatel2689]

How to stay after H1B ?? Can we stay if we applied for Green card after H1B??

[@ImmigrantTalks]

Yes

[@vinaypatel2689]

@@ImmigrantTalks ok got it . Thank you .

[@pradhyameshmaheswari9636]

Hi , I actually wanted to inquire if I will have any preference while applying for a US green card if I was born in UAE (not a citizen) but hold an Indian passport.

[@ImmigrantTalks]

Nope country of citizenship

[@kevinjames5992]

Hey Pradhyamesh, yes it is true. You GC process is charged towards your country of birth, not citizenship...

[@pradhyameshmaheswari9636]

@@kevinjames5992 ty for your response,

[@Adiprakash]

What if I've completed my PhD in psychology and it doesn't come under the STEM courses, which means I have only one year to find a job. So what are your views that after a PhD is it possible to find a job in a year if yes then what are the chances of me getting H-1b???

[@ImmigrantTalks]

You have about 30% chance of getting H1B with the current system. But I think there are some changes coming into H1B ..so I would study that. I have made a video on H1B no accepted what do to ...check it out.

[@Adiprakash]

@@ImmigrantTalks thanks for your reply.😄🙏

[@Adiprakash]

@@ImmigrantTalks I want to ask one more thing that if I complete PhD after around 5-6 years later then what could be the chances of getting an H-1B

[@ShivamGupta-sw3de]

Brother it was an eye opening video But I want to ask like, let say if we didn't get the job after just completing master's what about that it's like how much time we can live without getting job after master's And I heard that if anyone doesn't get a job in 6 months period after master's you will be kicked out of country Can you please explain that to me

[@ImmigrantTalks]

90 days, you have 90 days to find a job. If not then you will have to leave the country. But there are many legal ways you can stay back for example keep doing a research class or take extra classes in the college.

[@ShivamGupta-sw3de]

@@ImmigrantTalks Thanks buddy for replying You can use these tactics even after completing the whole master's.

[@manojyepuri9985]

Do we need to return to india if we convert opt to h1b to attend visa interview

[@ImmigrantTalks]

Most cases no unless you get a H1B that specifically asks you to do that

[@veed.4442]

May I know what Universities we can apply for masters that doesnt require GRE? Thank You

[@ImmigrantTalks]

I really don’t know sorry. You will have to check the universities individually

[@veed.4442]

@@ImmigrantTalks thank you

[@25narmadha]

We have a priority date in 2012 eb2 h1b Do I stand a chance of gc in future

[@ImmigrantTalks]

Honestly I can’t say much, but I feel you have pretty good chances. You see every administration changes laws, thus there may come a time when Biden might open flood gates for immigrants and green card becomes faster. Good luck to you.

[@RajendraPrasad-ns8jb]

Please 🙏 can provide information about PhD in usa which university can good n visa details please 🙏🙏

[@RajendraPrasad-ns8jb]

In science subject r recommend r sponser r suggests about university to study am from tribal area So please 🙏🙏🙏 provide information

[@ImmigrantTalks]

Sure will do

[@RajendraPrasad-ns8jb]

@@ImmigrantTalks 🙏🙏

[@RajendraPrasad-ns8jb]

@@ImmigrantTalks my number 9440761498 u can share information n details 🙏

[@krishnasa8916]

More and more OPT getting revoked these days. H1-B salary has gone to a higher percentile. Isn't this will reduce number of successful students in the U.S. I mean still there will be students, but many will have to leave isn't it?

[@ImmigrantTalks]

Let’s wait and watch what happens in this election. I think all of our questions will be answered in next few months.

[@SanjayS-ek1ox]

Bro does Construction management come under STEM?

[@ImmigrantTalks]

Yes it does

[@kvamsi9419]

Hi bro I'm confused about usa and canada...I'm working as software developer and planning to ms in usa how about the opportunities for software engineers in us and canada after completing ms....rather than doing ms would u suggest for applying H1B visa to work in usa? Please suggest

[@ImmigrantTalks]

Check out my video on USA vs Canada I have covered some concepts there..Though I would suggest a masters in USA

[@niku2789]

How's ur work life there in US , is it balanced? Here in India people rarely get a leave ..

[@alwintony4543]

Can you tell me about chances of finding a jobs after ms in mechanical engineering in US

[@ImmigrantTalks]

Good market, but give it a year for things to go back to normal.

[@alwintony4543]

@@ImmigrantTalks thanks bro

[@vaideswarana3223]

I heard that wait time for green card on basis of employment is between 6-150 years for indian citizens not sure that is true or not ?? I don't think it's possible to get green card within 10 to 15 years.

[@ImmigrantTalks]

True. I have edited the description.

[@Sanyu-Tumusiime]

you made a mistake STEM = Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics lol not management

[@aashishgautam672]

Broo which courses are you studying in masters????

[@erramonnomar3594]

One question? Why do we make US so great, if they insult us so much to get a green card?

[@ImmigrantTalks]

We don’t make US great, it is a great country where all immigrants flock because of opportunities and quality of life. After going through all my struggles I were so do it again I would still do it.

[@deeas6518]

Maybe because many americans feel the job you're taking should go to a US citizen instead. But if you feel you're being insulted or badly treated, you're free to leave at any time.

[@AJAYPATILAM]

STEM is not management..mathematics!

[@ImmigrantTalks]

Noted, sorry for the mistake.

[@lazerbud]

21 years for citizenship?! Not worth it

[@ImmigrantTalks]

I will wait 50 years if I have to. What ever it takes.😇

[@vb4093]

Hey man I wanna connect with you. I'm from Ann Arbor. What's your Instagram?

[@ImmigrantTalks]

Sure @Omkarajagdale

[@elisabeth1219]

do we need have a sponsor to file I140?

[@ImmigrantTalks]

Yes you do

[@nathanjosephsantos9749]

Europe was better

[@ImmigrantTalks]

👍🏻

[@32saurabhhireiv-1reg8]

It is so Funny , how Indians can even think about Getting an American Citizenship. Great Freedom fighters of India would be even lamenting from Heaven saying Kinke liye jaan diye hamne

[@ImmigrantTalks]

Well said.

[@sujalghorse4088]

That's why no one in India still knows how to make a semi conductor chips. It is a wrong thing to say this. People should learn what's there which is not in India and bring that in India. Same thing Vikram Sarabhai did. And all engineers should do.

[@AK-nl1et]

What’s the waiting time right now for Indians to get greencard through employment?

[@ImmigrantTalks]

Depends upon the year you apply in. My friend just got it after waiting for 10 years.

[@MyCodeBytez]

Please try to give more timing slots, I couldn’t find the suitable one.

[@ImmigrantTalks]

Just book something and we will talk on email for a suitable time that works.