David arrived in the U.S. from India through an F1 visa because he wanted to pursue his dream of working in Silicon Valley. He achieved his master’s degree in computer science which enabled him to get hired by a startup company and obtain H-1B sponsorship. Good fortune avoided him during the lottery draw.
The STEM OPT authorization provided him with another opportunity to stay in the country. Through dedicated work he took major assignments and developed his professional qualifications. The second selection outcome revealed “Not Selected.”
He now stood before his last available opportunity. He must decide between the final lottery chance or pursuing an O-1 visa or considering immigration to Canada. The time had reached its limit while his opportunity to achieve the American dream was fading away.