A recently graduated F-1 student on OPT is facing a serious crisis at work. You are working as an intern at a large MNC, but your contract ends in March and your future in the company remains unclear.
Unclear signals from employer
Your employer has given you mixed signals about visa sponsorship. Management has praised your work, but they avoid any clear discussion about permanent employment or long-term plans.
Legal concerns cited
The company’s VP has vaguely pointed to legal issues around sponsorship. You still have no direct answer, which leaves you unsure about where you stand and what to expect next.
Anxiety as H-1B window nears
This uncertainty has pushed you into constant stress. The H-1B lottery window is approaching fast, and missing it can affect your career for years.
Silence often means rejection
Experts say that no response on sponsorship usually means no. You are now dealing with a reality where many employers avoid foreign workers due to changing immigration rules.
Contract extension offers no safety
A contract extension gives short-term relief but no real security. You still depend on active employment to stay legally on OPT.
Forced to keep working
Right now, you have no option but to stay employed. You must keep your job to avoid falling out of legal status.
Job search becomes urgent
You need to start searching for a new role that clearly offers visa sponsorship. Waiting too long will reduce your chances.
Risk of returning home
If you fail to secure a sponsoring employer, you will have to return home. This risk grows with every week of delay.
Visa process now more complex
The current administration has made the visa system harder to navigate. Many companies now see sponsorship as a serious legal and financial burden.
