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Or dual - MBA/PhDs
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yes o1 and eb1 and 2 isnt possible for most MBAs
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For my EB visa
I submitted 6 of criteria things
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I have only heard of Darden
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Its a dog fight over here...jobs are scarce, competition is even tough now with all these new regulations, it was already on luck now with all these addon fees -firms will rethink giving or filing for h1bs so make a wiser choice - go for mbas in india , get yourself a good opportunity in india or other middle eastern or even European countries.

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Yeah either way, how's one gonna balance $200k loan and a PhD with a megere stipend for 6-7 years
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Eb-1 has procesing time of 7 months even more i think no company is waiting arounf that long for a MBA grad when other options exist

h-1b or bust for MBAs

a year plus wait time in several cases

either one is good enough for a company to spend 100k on or they go back after 3 years i guess or dont get hired to begin with
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For Yes, for some EB categories like EB-1A and EB-2 NIW, you can self-file. Others, you cannot; you’ll need a sponsoring employer.
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eb-2 niw is doctors usually
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If you’re truly competitive in your field — publications, awards, industry leadership, significant media coverage, etc. — you can self-file an EB-1A petition even during your MBA. Theoretically, someone in their second year could file, it’s possible to secure a green card by graduation.

but EB-1A is very high bar: sustained national/international acclaim, with documentation.
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that will be extremly rare

its more like winning a lottery or buying nvida after selling your house in 2020
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EB-2 NIW isn’t only for physicians serving in underserved areas. The category is much broader: anyone whose work has “substantial merit and national importance” can apply. That could mean fields like AI, public health, sustainability, education, or policy — essentially areas where your work moves the needle for the U.S. beyond just a single employer.
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EB-2 NIW isn’t only for physicians serving in underserved areas. The category is much broader: anyone whose work has “substantial merit and national importance” can apply. That could mean fields like AI, public health, sustainability, education, or policy — essentially areas where your work moves the needle for the U.S. beyond just a single employer.
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so in case of MBAs again buying palantir in 2020 after selling your family house type rare
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It’s definitely a tough market right now for MBAs. Jobs are scarce, and employers are becoming more critical about the value an MBA adds, especially with AI adoption accelerating. Many firms are asking themselves: do we really need an MBA hire, or can specialized/technical expertise fill the gap?

That doesn’t mean demand has disappeared — but it does mean the market is shrinking and getting tougher. From what I’ve observed, it’s less about the degree alone and more about what you bring on top of it.
If u’re strong in one area, that’s good. But if you can build multi-domain expertise — strategy + analytics, or product + operations, or finance + tech yu become much harder to replace. The way forward is to make yourself indispensable, not just another MBA.


Eb1 n all don’t have any context so can’t comment, but really would like to suggest if mba with scholarship is an option and don’t have any inclination of staying abroad for job...go ahead ..or else ready for grinding and constant fear or bew regulations
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*WLGUY007 writes:*
It’s definitely a tough market right now for MBAs. Jobs are scarce, and employers are becoming more critical about the value an MBA adds, especially with AI adoption accelerating. Many firms are asking themselves: do we really need an MBA hire, or can specialized/technical expertise fill the gap?

That doesn’t mean demand has disappeared — but it does mean the market is shrinking and getting tougher. From what I’ve observed, it’s less about the degree alone and more about what you bring on top of it.
If u’re strong in one area, that’s good. But if you can build multi-domain expertise — strategy + analytics, or product + operations, or finance + tech yu become much harder to replace. The way forward is to make yourself indispensable, not just another MBA.


Eb1 n all don’t have any context so can’t comment, but really would like to suggest if mba with scholarship is an option and don’t have any inclination of staying abroad for job...go ahead ..or else ready for grinding and constant fear or bew regulations
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yes MBB IB Amazon Big 4 or bust
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Broadly speaking, if you’re a generalist MBA, most green-card routes—self or employer-sponsored—are tough. The good news: you’ve got a year to pick a niche, build standout proof, and become a specialist
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All the best everyone..
Do think about all this before making any decisions ✌️
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Also come with 5-7 years work experience, 2-3 year experience won't stand I think..
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I can’t agree more. As a first-time MBA applicant, my takeaway is that top programs prefer candidates who’ve already delivered tangible impact in their industry—and then add the MBA to scale that impact. Real impact usually requires domain depth, which tends to take 4–5 years to build.
I’m also applying as an older candidate (~10 years), so I have to make a compelling case for why an MBA now and how it accelerates my next step.
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I can’t agree more. As a first-time MBA applicant, my takeaway is that top programs prefer candidates who’ve already delivered tangible impact in their industry—and then add the MBA to scale that impact. Real impact usually requires domain depth, which tends to take 4–5 years to build.
I’m also applying as an older candidate (~10 years), so I have to make a compelling case for why an MBA now and how it accelerates my next step.
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What do they expect from those working in family companies? What would employers more importantly? How does one make the case your worth hiring?
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I can’t agree more. As a first-time MBA applicant, my takeaway is that top programs prefer candidates who’ve already delivered tangible impact in their industry—and then add the MBA to scale that impact. Real impact usually requires domain depth, which tends to take 4–5 years to build.
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Oh I do agree, I finished 4 and half years and I am still planning to work another year and then apply. Yet to fully achieve that tangible growth
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What do they expect from those working in family companies? What would employers more importantly? How does one make the case your worth hiring?
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For family-business applicants, show impact, not inheritance ....show how you professionalized ops, drove growth, launched new lines, or built partnerships. For recruiters, Family business people are a double-edged sword; they worry you are not a long-term player, so you need to overcome those concerns
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