QUESTION
How can I obtain a H1B visa if I have no degree?
Asked on Oct 16th, 2012 on Immigration - New York
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I'm a Soccer Coach from the UK working on a H2B visa. I'm 21 and have 6-year experience in my field. I've worked for professional clubs back in England. The club I work for in the US are willing to help me any way they can.
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H-1B can be obtained on the basis of a degree or a combination of degree and work experience but only for a SPECIALTY OCCUPATION. A specialty occupation is one that requires at least a bachelor's degree or its equivalent. Probably a soccer coach position would not be considered a specialty occupation if no degree is typically required. However, a green card application would probably succeed even if it will take a while if it is considered just skilled labor.
Answered on Oct 23rd, 2012 at 9:38 PM
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You need P visa not H1b.
Answered on Oct 18th, 2012 at 3:00 PM
Bruce A. Coane
Maybe try O-1? Otherwise, get a degree equivalency and a job title that requires a Bachelor's.
Answered on Oct 17th, 2012 at 1:44 PM
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You need degree or equivalent.
Answered on Oct 17th, 2012 at 1:44 PM
Rebecca T White
It may be that an H-1b is not the right fit for you, but there may be other visa options. The H-2b may be the best fit for you at this time, however.
Answered on Oct 17th, 2012 at 1:44 PM
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You cannot get an H-1B. However, there are other visa programs for people with your qualifications. Getting a visa in one of them requires selecting the visa category that your employer, details of your contract and career, and your qualifications fit most closely. The rules are rather arcane; approval rates are relatively low. So it would be a good idea to retain an immigration law attorney.
Answered on Oct 17th, 2012 at 1:43 PM
I don't think soccer coach is a specialty occupation that supports a H-1. Do most professional soccer coaches have related degrees?
Answered on Oct 17th, 2012 at 1:43 PM