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I am finding it hard to give up on US MBA plan.
I get it—you’re finding it hard to let go of the US MBA plan during the trump presidency. Honestly, I can throw 100 logical reasons why it’s not the best idea... I live here, I see the struggles daily, and I wouldn’t want another middle-class person trading financial freedom for $200K+ debt.

But here’s the thing: logic won’t convince you. You’re smart, you believe you’ll find a way. You’re a dreamer, and that’s why people like you end up in top schools, top places and make an impact.

This isn’t a logical problem—if it was, we could all talk you out of it. It’s an irrational dream. And maybe that’s why it matters. Some will call you crazy, but may be—the ones crazy enough to think they can change the world are usually the ones who do.
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I get it—you’re finding it hard to let go of the US MBA plan during the trump presidency. Honestly, I can throw 100 logical reasons why it’s not the best idea… I live here, I see the struggles daily, and I wouldn’t want another middle-class person trading financial freedom for $200K+ debt.

But here’s the thing: logic won’t convince you. You’re smart, you believe you’ll find a way. You’re a dreamer, and that’s why people like you end up in top schools, top places and make an impact.

This isn’t a logical problem—if it was, we could all talk you out of it. It’s an irrational dream. And maybe that’s why it matters. Some will call you crazy, but may be—the ones crazy enough to think they can change the world are usually the ones who do.
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Saw some discussion around unemployment after graduation. You get 60 days now but there is proposal which is under comments phase now, which will reduce it to 30 days. So you will have only 30 days to find employer from OPT start date. Consider adding comments. https://www.federalregister.gov/documen ... hatgpt.com
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Saw some discussion around unemployment after graduation. You get 60 days now but there is proposal which is under comments phase now, which will reduce it to 30 days. So you will have only 30 days to find employer from OPT start date. Consider adding comments. https://www.federalregister.gov/documen ... hatgpt.com
90 not 60?
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Where you see 60 days now, it will be 30 days after this rule
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There's always joining a non profit

And extending stay for longer

Though being unemployed from third world for long periods of time in USA costs alot but one can stay
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In OPT, you need to be employed in a job directly related to your degree and

The employer must run proper payroll — USCIS expects verifiable paid employment.
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Hate to be the bearer of bad news but I think USCIS is catching up with volunteer work. They know people use it to stop the clock and will create issues during STEM OPT app. https://www.reddit.com/r/f1visa/comment ... _employee/
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Hate to be the bearer of bad news but I think USCIS is catching up with volunteer work. They know people use it to stop the clock and will create issues during STEM OPT app. https://www.reddit.com/r/f1visa/comment ... _employee/
Oh dear

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Hate to be the bearer of bad news but I think USCIS is catching up with volunteer work. They know people use it to stop the clock and will create issues during STEM OPT app. https://www.reddit.com/r/f1visa/comment ... _employee/
When our turn came all these issues arose

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Hate to be the bearer of bad news but I think USCIS is catching up with volunteer work. They know people use it to stop the clock and will create issues during STEM OPT app. https://www.reddit.com/r/f1visa/comment ... _employee/
Still this seems more like people trying to save some cash and not getting a laywer then general denial outright of the rule
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Conversations here got me thinking about my life man 😂😂 all these stress for an MBA😅
If you be beliven in sucess you be beliven in stress
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Conversations here got me thinking about my life man 😂😂 all these stress for an MBA😅



Me reading the conversation in t he group
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First things First,

1. 100% possibility of coming back (having this at back of your mind makes planning easier)
2. ⁠Second option, look for roles outside the USA after graduation.
3. ⁠Hope for $100k sponsorship Visa (almost impossible so not an option).

Okay guys, what’s your advice. How does one look for roles outside the USA after MBA? Any ideas? Because one needs to be realistic at this point…..
The 100k thing isnt confirm yet
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Let’s just assume it is. Hypothetically,,,, cause seriously planning is needed now 😂
Ok then yes all good time to hit submit and see if schoos even accept or not lol
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