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INS Rules on Equivalence to a Degree for H-1B
Visa
INS rules that a degree is not
essential in every case, and that a degree can be establish through a number
of different means.
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The alien has three years
of specialized training or work experience for each year of
college-level education that the alien lacks towards the bachelor's or
higher degree required for that field.
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The training and work
experience must have been at a specialty -occupation level.
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The experience must be
gained while working with other persons in the specialty occupation (
co-workers, supervisors, subordinates ).
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The alien has
professional standing, as evidenced by one of the following:
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Evaluations by at least
two recognized authorities in the field.
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Evaluations by one
recognized authority concluding that the alien has professional
achievements that are significant contributions to the specialty
occupation.
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Membership in a
recognized foreign or U.S. association or society in the specialty
occupation.
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Published material by or
about the alien in professional publications, books, or major
newspapers.
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Licensure or registration
to practice the specialty occupation in foreign country.
The key element of this alternative, which is likely to be the one
available in most cases, are "three-for-one plus professional
standing," which in turn will often mean "three-for-one
plus two evaluations."
For further information,
send your Query to
Aparna
Davé.
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