India, June 12 -- A Reddit post from a software developer navigating the uncertainty of the H-1B visa lottery has sparked discussion after the user asked whether it would be smarter to remain with their current employer or switch to a higher-paying job while on STEM OPT.

The user explained that they are currently working as a software developer earning $85,000 annually and are on STEM OPT, a temporary work authorization program available to international students in the US after graduation.

According to the post, the developer's employer filed an H-1B registration this year, but the application was not selected in the lottery process. "My current company is willing to continue sponsoring me for next year's H-1B lottery," the user wrote....