[lhl]

Harsh reality: if you're on a work visa, the immigration department doesn't care about whatever degree you have either. It cares about whether you have a job offer/visa sponsor.

Whether a degree or demonstrated proficiency/work experience matters more depends on the employer.

[prostoalex]

How do you get that work visa without proper degree? It's more or less a requirement for an H1-B in the US

http://www.uscis.gov/eir/visa-guide/h-1b-specialty-occupatio...

[lhl]

"Having education, specialized training, and/or progressively responsible experience that is equivalent to the completion of a U.S. bachelor’s or higher degree in the specialty occupation, and having recognition of expertise in the specialty. through progressively responsible positions directly related to the specialty. In general, 3 years of work experience or training in the field is considered as equivalent to 1 year of college."

[prostoalex]

Yeah, so 4x3=12 years of relevant experience. The subject in question is still looking for first job out of college.

[keerthiko]

Guys, talking about the H1-B is a moot point, he might as well buy a lottery ticket and then pay his way into engineering school somewhere in the world, given how US immigration looks.