New H-1B Visa Rules to Favor U.S Master’s Degree Holders: What You Need To Know

    Updated on: 01 Nov 2023 3 min read

     

    The United States of America is a cultural melting pot as lakhs of people from different nations come to the US in order to live the Great American Dream. With Donald Trump’s presidency, various visa rules have brought in major changes and have impacted the immigration process as well. This year, The United States Immigration and Citizenship Services, commonly called USCI, received a whopping 1.90 lakh applications for the H-1B visa.

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    Will a Master’s or higher degree from any U.S Institute qualify for the Master’s Lottery cap?

    The answer here is a big “No”.  It is mandatory for the applicant to have earned his or her Master’s or higher degree from a U.S institution that has been accredited by a nationally recognized agency. Additionally, the Institute should also be not-for-profit and public. If you are unsure about whether your institute is accredited or not, you can check here and get a clearer picture. If your institute qualifies for the Master’s Lottery cap, then the next step is to make sure that you meet the other H-1B visa requirements too.

    If you have been thinking of pursuing a Master’s from the U.S, then this is the perfect time to go for it. Apply for a U.S student visa now and pursue a Master’s or higher degree from the U.S. Who knows, you might just get selected because of this new rule when you apply for an H-1B visa!

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