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Dear friends:
I have been in this country on student visa since 1986.  I submitted my
Ph.D. thesis in January 1992, and obtained F-1 Practical Training / EAD
in 1/92.  My PT authorization expired this week.  Also, my research
contract at Carnegie Mellon University (as post doc) expires this week.
 
I am currently looking for jobs and hope to attend a couple of
interviews in February.  i am told that I can stay here until 30 days
after expiry of my PT; or for 60 days, if I initiate some other visa
application.  Is there any way in which I can extend my PT permission,
or any other interim visa status that I can get into within the next 30
days?
 
Also, (a)  my wife is with me on F-2 dependent visa; can she stay beyond
the 30 day grace period, after expiry of my PT
(b)  I have also used pre graduation practical training of 12 months, in
3 segments, in 1988, 89, 90-91.  
(c)  I received my Master's and PhD in this country; does that make any
difference, in my favor?
(d)  I am not very concerned about getting a green card; looking for
just a couple of years experience in the industry
, in the U.S.; and I have a job offer in India.  
I will appreciate any suggestions to help me extend my stay here by 2-3 months.
Thank You very much.  
Raman Sankaranarayanan