H1- RFE - Educational Related. Degee mismatch

[Robcheek]

Hello,
I have got an RFE.
I falls under Advance Degree Premium Processing Vermont center.

I did my B.E (Civil) India, and Master (Civil) USA.
Currently working as "software quality assurance analyst". I got an RFE stating, My education is not matching towards my work.
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RFE DETAIL
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USCIS interprets the term "degree" to mean not just any baccalaureate or higher degree. but. one in a specific specialty
that is directly related to the proffered position.
The record is not sufficient to establish that the evaluating official has the authority to grant college-level credit for
training lind/or work experience. It is also noted that the transcripts for the beneficiary's civil engineering degrees do
not appear courses closely related to the proffered position of a software quality assurance analyst. Therefore.
further eviderce is needed.

It appears that the beneficiary may be qualified to perform services in a specialty occupation through a combination of
education. specialized training and/or work experience in areas related to the specialty. Please submit. a letter from the
dean or provost of the evaluating official's affiliated educational institution. stating that the evaluating ofi1dal has the
authority to grant college-level credit for training and/or experience. The dean or provost must also state in the letter
whether the affiliated ed ucational institution has a program for granting credit based on an individual's training and/or
work experience.
If you wish USCIS to make a determination on the equivalence of the beneficiary's work experience. provide
documentation to demonstrate that:
1. The beneflciary's work experience included the theoretical and practical application of specialized knowledge
required by the specialty;
2. The claimed experience was gained while working with peers. supervisors. and/or subordinates who have a
degree in specialty; and
3. The beneflctary has recognition of expertise in the specialty evidenced by at least one type of documentation
such as:
(A) Recognition of expertise in the specialty occupation by at least two recognized authorities in the
same specialty occupation;

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I have done Diploma in computer Application --- (DCA -12 months course - from remotely when I was in India during my B.E) --- During H1B filed i had not submit this ( My Bad)
I have done some trainings/some work exp. of testing ---- I had also not submit this also. ( It was my mistake )

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Please advice guys. How can I reply to this RFE.

[jairichi]

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I have done Diploma in computer Application --- (DCA -12 months course - from remotely when I was in India during my B.E) --- During H1B filed i had not submit this ( My Bad)

I have done some trainings/some work exp. of testing ---- I had also not submit this also. ( It was my mistake )

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Please advice guys. How can I reply to this RFE.

Even if you submit your DCA certificate your H1B would be denied as you need to have a minimum of 4 years bachelor's degree related to your H1B profession. You attorney who filed your H1B application should be aware of this.

[JoeF]

For an H1, you need to have a degree in the specialty. Some diploma is not ans has never been enough.

With a degree in civil engineering, you can only get an H1 for a job as engineer, not for a job in CS.

[t75]

Your degrees are not related to your job.

[t75]

YOU do not reply; your employer and his attorney will do so.

 

Since you think you need to be taking care of this, we have a good idea of the reasons for your propblems (besides not being qualified for your job filed as an ADVANCED degree).

[Falljob]

@ rv04071

I got exactly same RFE. I have  BS and MS degree in Aerospace and Filled H1B as a Business System Analyst. But I have a 12 Month Diploma in Computer Application along with 3 and half years of IT Experience as a Business Analyst. They asking how My MS Aerospace US Based degree relates to Business Analyst Work. I have filled under AD/Vermont. 

 

Did you get any feedback from anyone or from lawyer what you have decided to do...reply here or Email me at Falljob@gmail.com Thanks

[jairichi]

@ rv04071

I got exactly same RFE. I have  BS and MS degree in Aerospace and Filled H1B as a Business System Analyst. But I have a 12 Month Diploma in Computer Application along with 3 and half years of IT Experience as a Business Analyst. They asking how My MS Aerospace US Based degree relates to Business Analyst Work. I have filled under AD/Vermont. 

 

Did you get any feedback from anyone or from lawyer what you have decided to do...reply here or Email me at Falljob@gmail.com Thanks

 

Unfortunately your H1B would be denied.

[t75]

Why have you set your sights so low?  If you have degrees in aerospace engineering, you have little formal training in CS or business courses. A job in IT doing aerospace computer applications programs is reasonable.

[Robcheek]

@All - My RFE was responded and It my H1B got approved also.

 

Here what my Employer/Attorney did

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1. Go for credential evaluation for your Bacheolor and Master degree

2. Expert Opinion letter

3. If you have certifications/courses related to IT please let your attorney know.

 

All best and let me know if someone need more help.

 

Good luck to all !!

[jairichi]

@All - My RFE was responded and It my H1B got approved also.

 

Here what my Employer/Attorney did

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1. Go for credential evaluation for your Bacheolor and Master degree

2. Expert Opinion letter

3. If you have certifications/courses related to IT please let your attorney know.

 

All best and let me know if someone need more help.

 

Good luck to all !!

Congrats. Thanks for your update.