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thegratefulone----going back to school is another option but it will cause me an arm and a leg. I will consider that option as soon as my OPT is over. I don't think you can send a private message through this...I'm new to this site.

oh crap!!.. I graduated last May 24 and my OPT starts July 21st. Can I work in different kind of job not related to nursing? I can always ask my boss to hire me back (on campus job) but the job is NOT nursing related. Anyway, I will consider the LTC at this time. Thanks for the advice.

Thanks for the information...I really appreciate your comment because I don't have know much of the regulations of the OPT. My international school adviser didn't say anything about 90 days or whatsoever. I do have a job waiting for me at a long term facilities but I'm waiting for some hospitals that I applied for. thanks again

thanks for all the replies and to answer the questions: I passed the NCLEX last month and yeah I'm carrying a CA License. I work on campus and I qualify to get SSN I have an OPT will allow me to work for a year. I don't know about "looking for a jobs within months to for the visa to maintain valid" as far as I know, I only have one year as what reflected on my OPT. Thank you,

Hi everyone, I recently graduated as a RN from Santa Barbara California last May and passed my NCLEX last July. However, I am carrying a student visa and I need a sponsor so I can stay in the US. It's been a tough journey for me to become an RN. I left my family, friends, country (Philippines) and I came to the US by myself. I took all the classes needed for the RN, from ESL (english as second language), to anatomy and physiology. Anyway, the education part is done and now job/sponsor is the next step. I am looking for a sponsor and I am willing to relocate any state (prefer CA) just to stay in the US. I am currently holding an employment authorization card for a year. I would greatly appreciate anybody who can guide me through the process and as well as job hunting. Thanks all!!!!