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H1b education query
Hello,
I've been living and working in the US for the past 10 years on an H1B visa, and my I-140 petition has been approved. I earned a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Computer Applications (MCA) in India, and I have over 20 years of IT experience, specifically in software development. However, my credentials have been evaluated in the US (as documented in my I-129 and evaluation report) as equivalent to a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. Essentially, despite holding a master's degree, I'm recognized as having only a bachelor's degree in the US.
I'm concerned about recent news regarding USCIS scrutiny of job-related educational degrees. Since my master's degree isn't recognized here, I'm unsure whether USCIS will consider me as having a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (per the evaluation).
My question is: Given my situation, should I pursue another master's degree in the US for visa renewal purposes? Or will USCIS be satisfied with the existing educational evaluation, recognizing me as having a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science related to my IT job? Any advice or suggestions you can offer would be greatly appreciated.
I've been living and working in the US for the past 10 years on an H1B visa, and my I-140 petition has been approved. I earned a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Computer Applications (MCA) in India, and I have over 20 years of IT experience, specifically in software development. However, my credentials have been evaluated in the US (as documented in my I-129 and evaluation report) as equivalent to a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. Essentially, despite holding a master's degree, I'm recognized as having only a bachelor's degree in the US.
I'm concerned about recent news regarding USCIS scrutiny of job-related educational degrees. Since my master's degree isn't recognized here, I'm unsure whether USCIS will consider me as having a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (per the evaluation).
My question is: Given my situation, should I pursue another master's degree in the US for visa renewal purposes? Or will USCIS be satisfied with the existing educational evaluation, recognizing me as having a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science related to my IT job? Any advice or suggestions you can offer would be greatly appreciated.
