Legal Question in Immigration Law in Texas

H1 B masters exemption CAP extra 20,000?

Does my position need to have a "masters degree" degree requirement , so that I can be considered under the H-1B Master�s Exemption (extra 20,000 visas ) ? or just me having a masters degree form a US university would suffice?


Asked on 3/28/14, 11:05 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Marlene Hemmings Marlene Hemmings, Attorney at Law

You just need to possess a U.S. Master's Degree to qualify for this cap. If you are not selected, due to too many application being filed next week, then you will be considered for the standard H-1B cap "lottery".

I recommend that anyone filing for the new fiscal year H-1B cap overnight courier their I-129 petitions to USCIS, because both caps are sure to be met on April 1st!

Good luck.

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Answered on 3/28/14, 12:42 pm


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