masters in life science working as software developer

[pooja86]

Hello All,

 

I have my masters in life sciences. I am on student opt.going to file h1 this year.

I am working as software developer which is different from my educational background.

i am certified developer.

What are the chances of visa approval?

how can i support it?

If there are any one who has gone thru this or in the same boat like me.

I appreciate your suggestions

Thanks

[jairichi]

Hello All,

 

I have my masters in life sciences. I am on student opt.going to file h1 this year.

I am working as software developer which is different from my educational background.

i am certified developer.

What are the chances of visa approval?

how can i support it?

If there are any one who has gone thru this or in the same boat like me.

I appreciate your suggestions

Thanks

First of all your OPT is illegal as it is not directly related to your field of study. Does your DSO know about this?

Forget about H1B as software developer.

[t75]

You are supposed to be working on OPT in your field.  Who knows if your visa will be approved. It is obvious that your job does not meet the educational requirements as a specialty occupation since they hired you.

[rahul412]

For H1 you need a degree from the field which is directly related to your H1 job. Certificates won't help, either you should have a degree or prior working experience.

I am wondering how come a student with Non IT degree got an IT job in OPT?

[JoeF]

You are working illegally.

The OPT allows you to work in your field of study ONLY!

And if you don't have a degree in CS, you won't get an H1 as software developer.