Cleveland, OH asked in Immigration Law for Ohio

Q: I'm a mechanical engineer and have f1 visa? does my sister can sponsor me for H1 visa?

My sister is US citizen and she has a store business. so can i work on store as my sister sponsor me for H1 visa?

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Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
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  • Cleveland, OH
  • Licensed in Ohio

A: Probably not. H1-B Visas require a demonstration that you have some skill the employer needs and has trouble finding. Thus, you have to work in your field. Work as a mechanical engineer would work, but working in a store will not.

http://www.uscis.gov/eir/visa-guide/h-1b-specialty-occupation/understanding-h-1b-requirements

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