H1 query

[sujeetss]

Hi,

I have a M.S in industrial Engineering from University of Texas at Arlington. I am working for a Telecom company and have 8 + yrs experience in Telecom. My employer wants to apply for H1 for me on April 1 2012. Is my educational background an issue. I completed my M.S in 2002. One more question is will i be able to apply under Masters quota. Also is it easier to get H1 approved under Master quota.

Any pointers will be appreciated.

Thanks,

Sujeet

[kabkaba]

Master's quota is just another 20,000 cap numbers that are available to US advanced degree holders only. Having a US Master's degree does not make H1 filing easier or more difficult. few years ago when general cap was being met on the first day of filing, having a Master's degree meant that one could file even after general cap was met. However, in recent times general cap has remained open for months after Apr 1 and hence it makes no difference having a US advanced degree.
If you have a Master's or higher degree from an accredited US institution, you can be counted under advanced degree exemption.

[sujeetss]

Hi,

Thx for the reply. But can u also answer my other question. I have pasted it again.

I have a M.S in industrial Engineering from University of Texas at Arlington. I am working for a Telecom company and have 8 + yrs experience in Telecom. My employer wants to apply for H1 for me on April 1 2012. Is my educational background an issue. Can I apply for H1b

Sujeet

[shervin143]

https://www.immihelp.com/h1-visa-requirements/

Hi,

Thx for the reply. But can u also answer my other question. I have pasted it again.

I have a M.S in industrial Engineering from University of Texas at Arlington. I am working for a Telecom company and have 8 + yrs experience in Telecom. My employer wants to apply for H1 for me on April 1 2012. Is my educational background an issue. Can I apply for H1b

Sujeet

[sujeetss]

https://www.immihelp.com/h1-visa-requirements/

hi Shervin,

I have gone through this requirements. It says a bachelor degree is required. I have a Masters but in a diff field then the one I am working. I am a telecom professional and my Masters is in Industrial Engineering. SO my doubt is do I qualify

[shervin143]

It is a combination of education + experience. You need to go for an educational evaluation. You will find details about that in the link that I have provided.

hi Shervin,

I have gone through this requirements. It says a bachelor degree is required. I have a Masters but in a diff field then the one I am working. I am a telecom professional and my Masters is in Industrial Engineering. SO my doubt is do I qualify

[sujeetss]

It is a combination of education + experience. You need to go for an educational evaluation. You will find details about that in the link that I have provided.

Thx Shervin.

Appreciate your response.