Hi! I have a quick question.
My fiancée and I are planning to get married next year, so I will be applying for a green card after that. I am currently on OPT, which expires in August, and I plan to apply for STEM OPT after.
I recently got a job offer and wanted to bring up my work authorization to HR before signing. I’m not sure what the best way to say that I’m on OPT now, will be on STEM OPT, but do not need visa sponsorship like h1b —without making it sound complicated.
I checked the E-Verify database and the company is E-Verified. They also filed one H1B last year, but I’m not sure what level that role was.
What would be the best way to phrase this to HR? Has anyone been in a similar situation? How did you explain it clearly without overcomplicating things?
Thanks in advance!
UPDATE: I spoke with HR and they were already very familiar with OPT and STEM OPT. The only question they asked was when my STEM OPT ends. No issues at all, and I signed the offer today!