I am in H-4 status, and am about to graduate with a master’s degree from an online university that is public and accredited. Can I qualify to file an H1B under the master’s cap?

Answer

One who has received a master’s degree or above from a nonprofit, accredited university normally would be eligible to file under the “master’s cap.” This applies, even if all the credits are taken through online courses. (There is a strict limit on the number of online courses one may take while in F-1 status, but this does not apply to those in H-4 status, and is unrelated to qualifying for the master’s cap.) (17.Dec.2018)

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