257 points proberts | 1 comments | 16 May 25 15:05 UTC | HN request time: 0s | source

I'll be here for the next 5-6 hours. As usual, there are countless topics given the rapidly changing immigration landscape and I'll be guided by whatever you're concerned with. Please remember that I can't provide legal advice on specific cases because I won't have access to all the facts. Please stick to a factual discussion in your questions and I'll try to do the same in my answers.

Edit: I am taking a break now and will return later this afternoon/evening to respond to any comments and answer any questions. Thank you everyone for a great and engaged AMA so far.

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yeebadoobey ◴[17 May 25 11:54 UTC] No.44013636[source]▶

>>44006381 (OP) #

As a student moving to the US for uni and looking to utilize the Stem-OPT to find a job, what advice can you give?

Also do some jobs give you any sort of priority in the H1B lottery?

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proberts ◴[17 May 25 13:42 UTC] No.44014279[source]▶

>>44013636 #

I'm not sure what advice you are looking for but at a minimum make sure that your degree is considered a STEM degree for STEM OPT purposes.

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1. yeebadoobey ◴[20 May 25 19:54 UTC] No.44045267[source]▶

>>44014279 #

So how strict are immigration when they consider whether your job aligns with your degree?

And is there any way to improve your chances at the H1B lottery considering how low they are?

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