nurse in US

Jun 20, 2009 01:49 PM

by abenaserwaa

Hi, evryone,
can someone tell me what the options are after your work authorization from OPT expires? is it renewable?
I called immigration and asked them they said it is possible. But i forgot to tell them the EAD was OPT based.
I am an RN now. my work does not do the so sponsorship. what are the options to continue working in the US as an RN. I love my job. Thanks for your help.

**traumaRUs** · Jun 20, 2009, 02:08 PM

Re: nurse in US

Will move to international forum.

**Silverdragon102** · Jun 20, 2009, 04:52 PM

Re: nurse in US

OPT for nursing isn't extendible and if you want to stay in the US then you are looking at either a work permit (H1b) if eligible or stay as a student

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