H-1B Visa Tip

If you are an F-1 student attending a for-profit institution and you wish to apply for H-1B, you must apply under the general quota, not the master’s quota.

Before applying for H-1B:
• Talk with your Designated School Official (DSO) and ask if your school is for-profit or nonprofit.
• If your school is for-profit and you apply under the Master’s Quota, USCIS will deny your case. That’s money and time wasted.

Make sure you inform your employer and attorney to avoid unnecessary denial.

For-Profit Schools Exclusion – Degrees from for-profit universities do not qualify under the master’s cap, even if they are accredited. Students who graduate from such institutions must apply under the regular H-1B cap (65,000 slots), not the master’s cap (additional 20,000 slots).