I have a Masters in Counseling, can I apply for an H1 b visa if I am offered a job in human resources field. Will my degree correspond to that field.

With a Masters in counseling and working on a PhD in family therapy, you may wish to see whether your bachelors degree is a better fit for a human resource professional job. If not, U.S.C.I.S. would be interested in the contents of your transcript to see the relevant coursework in counseling for the position. According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook of the Department of Labor which is referenced to many times by U.S.C.I.S., human resource managers usually need a bachelors degree in human resources or business administration. Alternatively candidates can complete a bachelor’s degree in another field and take courses in human resources subjects, such as labor or industrial relations, organization development, or industrial psychology. The handbook also says that some positions are filled by experienced individuals with other backgrounds including finance, business management, education, and information technology, and that some higher-level jobs require a Masters degree in human resources, labor relations, or an MBA. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (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.