A master's degree is seen to be advantageous for a large number of overseas students.  For a US employer, however, it proved to be a deal breaker.  A techie posted on social media about a firm that canceled their sponsorship of an H-1B applicant, stating that they were unable to pay the prevailing rate due to the candidate's master's degree.  Everything appeared to be going well at first, but they realized they couldn't move forward with the employment after speaking with an attorney.
 
Netizens, however, responded to the post by asserting that the prevailing salary level remains at 1 regardless of the applicant's credentials if a master's degree is not required for the position.  Some suggested that the H-1B applicant get independent legal advice from an immigration lawyer.  This was the company's first overseas hire, the technician said.  This gave many individuals the impression that the employer was changing their mind and was pulling out of the deal to avoid any political or legal issues.
 
It is difficult to determine if the business just did not want to support the techie's H-1B visa or if they misinterpreted the legislation.  However, one thing is for sure: the convoluted method resulted in the denial of a position to a worthy applicant.
 
 

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07/03/2025 12:01 PM