I'm in a similar boat as many people--I've been in the US for 9 years, got my middle, high school and college diploma here, and i am classified as international student.
I just got accepted into the accelerated program at Pace University in NY that starts in Sept 2008.
I feel like I'm asking questions that already has been answered but I had a few.
While I was getting my undergraduate degree my visa changed from E-2 (dependent of my parents) to F-1 towards the end. Long story but I did not get to apply for OPT for my undergraduate degree. I am planning to apply for OPT before I receive BSN next year. I was wondering who i should consult for the matter--school international counselor or a lawyer? I doubt it but would it be possible to get two years of OPT for my undergraduate degree and bsn?
Also, is it possible to apply for a greencard while I am on OPT? I read something about petition but I don't quite understand. What would I need to discuss with my potential employers? and how long does it usually take to get a greencard that way? I know that it's a long and hard process and want to guess when I would be able to pursue my specialty (as a family nurse practitioner).
I plan to get my Master's in nursing as well but I don't think that I will do it at Pace because I want to get MSN/MPH. My dream is to go to underdeveloped countries and help people.. The closer i get to reaching my dream, the farther and harder it seems to get there, especially with all the immigration business. I'll save the trouble of talking about the past.
Once completing OPT, if the gc does not fall through, is it possible to get another student visa to goto school for MSN?
and last question--are the any hospitals who sponsor international student nurses as travel nurses outside of the US?
I'm sorry that it was so long. I'd appreciate any input/advice. Thank you! :loveya:
hey guys, i am also an F1 students on OPT. This retrogression thing is so depressing. And with the economy jobs are ridiculously hard to get as a new grad. I am currently still looking for a job, it is very hard and I am planning to register for my master program in the coming fall however most masters program need u to have at least one year experience that I don't have yet, I better find a job quickly!! because I definitely have to go back to school after my OPT!!
kikwon89
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so michellebk, what are your plans as of now then?