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Do you have to have the actual degree in hand at the time you filed for an Advanced Degree H-1B filing? We have heard mixed responses to the question. The degree was completed; however, we did not have an actual diploma, only a letter from the college stating that the individual was on track...

We have an individual that was on an OPT that will expire the end of June, which was not fortunate enough to be selected in the lottery. We are looking at alternative options for possible employment in the future with him. He has been accepted to a local Univerisity and will start there in the...

With regards to the Advanced Degree H-1B filings, does the degree have to be obtained (all classes taken and/or diploma awarded) prior to the submission date or prior to H-1B effective date (10/1). In particular, we have a case where we have made an offer to a candidate that just wrapped up her...