Switching careers...will new H1B get approved?

[ank1982]

Hey,

I have a bachelors and masters degree in architecture. Masters is from a US university. I worked for a year on H1b before my company had to shut down due to recession. I haven't gotten a job since then. I am thinking of switching careers and getting a whole new degree (say IT or finance). Can anyone tell me if my LCA for a new category will get approved (my 1st one being in architecture). Does USCIS approve H1Bs for same person in two totally different specialized jobs?

[rahul412]

Hey,

I have a bachelors and masters degree in architecture. Masters is from a US university. I worked for a year on H1b before my company had to shut down due to recession. I haven't gotten a job since then. I am thinking of switching careers and getting a whole new degree (say IT or finance). Can anyone tell me if my LCA for a new category will get approved (my 1st one being in architecture). Does USCIS approve H1Bs for same person in two totally different specialized jobs?

Usually not, you need to show that you have work exp/degree in that field.

[ank1982]

If i get a second masters in a totally different field, will it help?

[rahul412]

If i get a second masters in a totally different field, will it help?

I don't know whether a univ gives admission were his/her previous edu is not related to the applied major.