I am a 2022 CS graduate, and worked for 2 years and continuing.. I want to move to US. My friends took the masters/F1 route and current working on OPT. I wanna know which route is better. To get a manager role and switch on L1? Or Try working on some research papers and take O1 route? Or Go for masters in US? Or pursue masters in India? I’m very confused and not sure about the process. The main thing is H1 lottery system. Taking Masters route will be risky as If the H1 is not picked, then it would be hard for me as I’m not from a very well to do family. But moving to US is very imp for me, atleast to change our family’s status being the first generation with graduate degree and elder child. Please give me some valuable insights, or suggestions.
My answer might not align exactly with your thoughts but still putting some ideas for you.
If the goal is changing family’s financial status, that’s possible here as well. With CS & decent hard work, you can crack top 1% EARNING club membership. Overall, what I meant to say “Moving to US” isn’t the only option available nowadays.
Breaking some of the US routes as you mentioned
MS - High probability, Medium Risk
L1 - Low probability, Low Risk
O1 - Very Low probability, Low Risk
You have to balance chances & risk, pick what works best for you. Good luck!
I too am in a similar situation 😞
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