H-IB

[Lapointe]

Can I take graduate classes while on an H-1B visa?

[Lapointe]

Can I take graduate classes while on an H-1B visa?

[Malinsky]

That is how corporate America likes it. I had a buddy of mine who worked in hi tech. The company brought in four H-1B techies from China. Their salaries were half of what an American techie would make.

After a year, the boss tells my friend he was laid off because the Chinese techies are trained to do his job. He wondered how these H-1B techies lived and discovered that all four of them share an apartment.

His boss was not happy with the company's decision, but he told my friend the job was his if he was willing to work at 40 percent of his original salary and find four Americans to share an apartment with him so he can afford housing.

[Retro-affect]

Yes, you are allowed to take classes. H1B is duel intent and you have to submit your application and detailing your education / experiance to the university. They will evaluate it and provide guidence on what they offer as well. Good luck in your studies!