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  • Consular Notification H1B vs STEM Extension

    Hi all,

    I am in a dilemma now and would love to hear some thoughts on my issue.

    So, the company for which I work filed my H1B this year as a Consular Notification H1B (with Chennai consulate), and it got approved. My OPT expired on August 31st, 2016 and currently I am in my STEM extension period.
    Since my H1B is of consular notification, it would not get automatically activated on October 1st,2016. I can activate it any time within the next two years.

    The questions that make me confused to make a decision on H1B vs STEM extension are:

    1. Which would be better- H1B or STEM extension - on the basis of job security and landing on a different job ( IFF I get laid off from my current one) ?
    2. Would I be eligible for promotions if I stay in STEM extension - since STEM is primarily a training program ?
    3. How different (difficult) is the Consular notification interview process from CoS interview process?

    Please share your views on this.

    Thanks,
    GK
    Last edited by gkrishna9790; 09-07-2016, 04:56 PM. Reason: Additional question

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