H-1B rules announced by the DHS include changes related to the degree requirements for eligibility.

The H-1B modernization regulation that was just passed should not have any effect upon the way that USCIS looks at your qualifications. The language favors a less restrictive interpretation in that it switches from requiring a degree “in the specific specialty” to a degree “in a directly related specific specialty” and the definition of “directly related” is “a logical connection between the required degree, or its equivalent, and the duties of the position.” USCIS will not focus on degree titles, liberal arts, etc., and consider whether the “actual course of study is directly related to the duties of the position”. Your degree in mechanical engineering combined with years of experience which were determined to be the equivalent of a bachelors in computer information systems and engineering should in my opinion still enable you to obtain a H-1B extension barring no further issues in your case. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee & Arthur Lee, Esqs.’ (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.