Got offers but they were rescinded because of my visa status (only 1 year left on OPT extension and no H1B). I have an interview scheduled next week but realistically I can't complete the loop in time. My boyfriend doesn't have an H1B or GC either. What are my options if any if I want to stay and can't spend more than 10-11k on it? It seems I have to be employed on or before July 8 or look into a CPT program. Any other options?
Consultancy
Keep the boyfriend and find a husband. Serious advice: CPT school and look for consultancy in parallel. It’s easy to stop clock on OPT. H1B is more complicated.
Start an educational program? Does that work
Farewell 👋
1. Fly to Vegas 2. Find desparate American man 3. Marry desperate American slob 4. Keep interviewing 5. Divorce dumb American slob once you find job
It would likely be found out after the fact that this is marriage fraud and OP would not only be deported but given a 10 year entry ban
Life is all about risks. If you’re not failing 20% of the time, you’re not taking on enough risk.
B1 not possible?
Bad advice
Your university is your best bet. Ask a professor or staff to help out.
Your US dream appears to be over. Find a decent job back home.
Sorry to hear that. That's really tough. I think these are the best options for the time being -Get married and stay on F2? Assuming your boyfriend is F1. Then find non-profit to work for a while on non profit H1B -Day 1 CPT schools, where you can take two classes and keep trying your chances of H1B
Change boyfriend.