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    Jan 29, 2010, 12:09 PM
    Can OPT lead to a Green Card?
    Can OPT Lead to a Green Card? If so, HOW?
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    Jan 29, 2010, 01:11 PM

    Not really.. but if the employer is willing to sponsor H-1 for you after OPT, then that could lead to green card.
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    Jan 29, 2010, 02:31 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by lawanwadee View Post
    Not really.. but if the employer is willing to sponsor H-1 for you after OPT, then that could lead to greencard.
    OK. Therefore, I could just finish my MS degree. Find a Company willing to hire/sponsor me and they, on my behalf, start proceedings to file paperwork for me to be issued with a H1B visa? Am I correct in thinking this?
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