Legal Question in Immigration Law in Texas

am on an F-1 visa currently finishing up on a double major (Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance Major and a Bachelor of Arts -Economics). I am planning to get my 1st US based internship this summer (which will be the only US-based work experience that I will have when I graduate). I intend to try and get employment when I graduate in Summer 2013 and have my employer sponsor me for a H1 visa as opposed to pursuing an MS/PhD program.

I am being told that even in the odd chance that a company offers me employment after I graduate, the Immigration authorities are unlikely to approve my H-1 visa application due to my having a generic BBA degree. Is this correct? If do will I be better off pursing a MS/PhD to acquire more specialized skills?

Please let me know.

Thank you!


Asked on 1/29/12, 8:24 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Ajay Arora Ajay K. Arora, Attorney-at-Law, P.C.

A degree in Finance or Economics or Accounting or Business Administration or related field is actually a preferred degree for H1B purposes. A job offer in positions which are analytical or research oriented such as Business Analyst or Financial Analyst, etc. are normally considered specialty occupations, and you have a relevant degree to satisfactorily perform the duties and responsibilities associated with those jobs. Good luck in your job search.

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Answered on 1/29/12, 8:30 am


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