QUESTION
Will doing an exchange program abroad while pursuing a master’s degree in the US exclude me from the H1B Master’s Cap?
Asked on Jan 21st, 2016 on Immigration - Virginia
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I am currently doing a Master’s degree in the US under a F1 visa and I received an offer from a company willing to sponsor a H1B visa after I graduate. This is a 2 year degree and I am currently on my first year. If I enroll on an exchange program and complete part of my Master’s degree outside the US and get some of my credits from a University outside the US will I still be eligible to the 20,000 Master’s Cap on the H1B visa. I understand that this cap is only for advanced degrees from US Universities so I am wondering whether I will still be eligible if part of my degree takes place outside the US.
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As long as you obtain a masters degree from a recognized US Institute of higher education which is not a for-profit institution, the degree should be recognized for purposes of the US Masters cap.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.
Answered on Feb 20th, 2016 at 5:56 PM