{"id":1490,"date":"2025-10-25T15:55:46","date_gmt":"2025-10-25T15:55:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onlinewebsolutions.in\/greencardlink\/?p=1490"},"modified":"2025-10-27T16:42:11","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T16:42:11","slug":"h1b-visa-without-degree-requirements-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onlinewebsolutions.in\/greencardlink\/h1b-visa-without-degree-requirements-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"H1b Visa Without Degree Requirements Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1490\" class=\"elementor elementor-1490\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52e67f57 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"52e67f57\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-115a2104 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"115a2104\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46ca6a40 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"46ca6a40\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Can I Get an H-1B Without a Degree?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19efc26 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"19efc26\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Key Points to Know<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-766c165f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"766c165f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><b>Breaking Update:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Former President Trump has proposed a $100,000 filing fee for new H-1B petitions. Learn more in our detailed article, including exemptions and strategies to navigate this change.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is possible to qualify for an H-1B visa even without a bachelor\u2019s, master\u2019s, or doctoral degree.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USCIS considers the totality of your professional experience, training, and credentials when reviewing your petition.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no mandatory waiting period to begin the green card process once you are in H-1B status.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35fb2b15 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"35fb2b15\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the major strengths of the H-1B program is its flexibility. While many professional-level jobs in the U.S. require at least a bachelor\u2019s degree, there are applicants who have successfully obtained H-1B visas without one. This is particularly important for professionals with extensive hands-on experience or specialized training that makes them just as qualified as degree-holders.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68ba726f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"68ba726f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have been wondering whether you can get an H-1B visa without holding a college degree, the answer is yes. Below, our immigration attorneys at Green Card Link explain the requirements, strategies, and tips to help maximize your chances of approval.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e9e5880 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1e9e5880\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">H-1B Visa Overview<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a513be3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5a513be3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The H-1B visa is a nonimmigrant work visa that enables U.S. employers to hire foreign professionals in \u201cspecialty occupations.\u201d These occupations require specialized theoretical and technical expertise.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d19ed9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3d19ed9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Professions commonly associated with the H-1B program include:<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b32956e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4b32956e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Information Technology (IT)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finance and Accounting<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Architecture<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engineering<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicine and Healthcare<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Science and Research<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b37638 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4b37638\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each year, USCIS issues 85,000 new H-1B visas through a lottery-based system. There are three primary H-1B subcategories:<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-370f0a6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"370f0a6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li><b>H-1B Specialty Occupations<\/b><\/li><li><b>H-1B2 for Department of Defense (DOD) Researchers and Development Project Workers<\/b><\/li><li><b>H-1B3 for Fashion Models of Distinguished Ability<\/b><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22bef5fc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"22bef5fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you were selected in the <\/span><b>2025\u201326 H-1B lottery<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the immigration attorneys at Green Card Link can guide you through the petition filing process.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65c39a24 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"65c39a24\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Eligibility Criteria for Applicants Without a Degree<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c107ef4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c107ef4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you do not hold a bachelor\u2019s or higher degree, you may still qualify under the <\/span><b>H-1B Specialty Occupation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><b>H-1B3 Fashion Model<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> subcategories. However, you must demonstrate equivalent qualifications through your experience, certifications, or specialized achievements.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-693c5d50 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"693c5d50\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">H-1B: Specialty Occupation Requirements<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a66aabd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5a66aabd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To qualify, USCIS requires that you meet at least <\/span><b>one<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the following:<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e0f92d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e0f92d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold a U.S. bachelor\u2019s degree or higher in the relevant field.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hold a foreign degree equivalent to a U.S. bachelor\u2019s degree.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Possess an unrestricted state license, registration, or certification allowing you to fully practice your profession.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Demonstrate a combination of education, progressive training, and experience equivalent to a degree in the specialty occupation.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f32e588 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f32e588\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">H-1B: Specialty Occupation Requirements<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a427800 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6a427800\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fashion models applying under the H-1B3 category must show they are of <\/span><b>distinguished ability and merit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> within the industry.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-825a8e5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"825a8e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While these criteria may appear straightforward, remember that you will likely be competing with degree-holding applicants. That is why it is highly recommended to work closely with the immigration attorneys at Green Card Link, who can help present your petition in the strongest way possible.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a952489 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3a952489\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to Qualify Without a Degree<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50a79f9d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"50a79f9d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To prove degree equivalency, you must show that your experience and expertise rise to the same level as a bachelor\u2019s degree holder. USCIS allows equivalency to be established in several ways:<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bfe2610 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bfe2610\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li><b>Evaluation from a College Official<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 A college official authorized to grant credit for work experience may review your background, conduct interviews, and issue an equivalency evaluation.<\/span><\/li><li><b>Recognized Exams or Credit Programs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Passing exams like CLEP or programs such as PONSI may help establish proficiency.<\/span><\/li><li><b>Foreign Credential Evaluation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 If you hold foreign qualifications, these can be evaluated by a credentialing service to determine U.S. equivalency.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li><b>Professional Certifications<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Membership or certification from reputable associations may strengthen your case.<\/span><\/li><li><b>Combination of Education, Training, and Experience<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 USCIS often applies a \u201cthree-to-one rule,\u201d where three years of progressive experience equals one year of college-level training.<\/span><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-97e2c7b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"97e2c7b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supporting evidence could include letters from recognized authorities, proof of published work, licenses, or documentation of significant contributions to your field.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f619fb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3f619fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Applying for an H-1B Without a Degree: The Process<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37efcba2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"37efcba2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The process to apply without a degree mirrors that of degree-holding applicants and involves three main steps:<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53130e19 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"53130e19\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Step One: Labor Certification (LCA)<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Your U.S. employer must first obtain an approved Labor Condition Application (LCA) from the Department of Labor. This ensures fair wages and compliance with labor standards.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45c0ec1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"45c0ec1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Step Two: Filing Form I-129<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Your employer then files Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, with USCIS. This includes evidence of your qualifications, such as evaluations, certifications, or documented work experience.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7fe9dcb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7fe9dcb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Step Three: Consular Processing<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If applying from abroad, you must complete a visa interview at the U.S. consulate in your home country before entering the United States.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-922b8e7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"922b8e7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">From H-1B Visa to Green Card<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48a95df0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"48a95df0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One benefit of the H-1B visa is <\/span><b>dual intent<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, meaning you can pursue a green card while on H-1B status. The process typically involves:<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-358b1a2c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"358b1a2c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PERM Labor Certification by your employer<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Filing of the I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adjustment of Status (Form I-485) when your priority date is current<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-729b490 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"729b490\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no mandatory waiting period to start this process, though applicants from countries like India and China often face longer wait times due to visa backlogs.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e25849e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e25849e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">H-1B Processing Times<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b59e61e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b59e61e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><b>Regular Processing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Average 3\u20134 months<\/span><\/li><li><b>Premium Processing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 15 calendar days for $2,805 in additional fees<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d0cdf5e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d0cdf5e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note: Premium processing speeds up the timeline but does not improve your lottery chances or overall approval odds.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-146bff7b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"146bff7b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/onlinewebsolutions.in\/greencardlink\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/unnamed-47.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1494\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/onlinewebsolutions.in\/greencardlink\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/unnamed-47.png 512w, https:\/\/onlinewebsolutions.in\/greencardlink\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/unnamed-47-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-311354fe elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"311354fe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tips for Applicants Without a Degree<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65a8f7f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"65a8f7f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><b>Submit Experience Letters:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Provide detailed letters from past employers documenting your job duties, responsibilities, and specialized training.<\/span><\/li><li><b>Prepare for RFEs (Requests for Evidence):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> USCIS often scrutinizes non-degree petitions more closely. With the help of immigration attorneys at Green Card Link, you can prepare strong documentation to respond effectively.<\/span><\/li><li><b>Work with Experts:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Petitioning without a degree requires careful legal strategy. At Green Card Link, its immigration attorneys have extensive experience handling complex H-1B cases and can help build a compelling petition.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd681e7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cd681e7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Choose Green Card Link<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67dcf96 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"67dcf96\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Green Card Link, its immigration attorneys have a proven track record in securing H-1B approvals, including cases where applicants lacked traditional academic degrees. 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