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Sep 12, 2025, 2:30 PM1 min read

Surviving H1B Specialty Occupation RFE - What Worked

H-1B
RFE Response

I've been through 2 H1B RFEs for specialty occupation and won both. Here's what I learned.

Why RFEs happen:

  • Vague job description
  • Job title doesn't clearly require a degree
  • Duties seem too general
  • USCIS questioning if ANY degree works vs SPECIFIC degree

What worked for my RFE response:

1. Expert Opinion Letter

  • Got a professor from a top CS program
  • Letter explained why the job requires specialized knowledge
  • Connected specific duties to coursework

**2. Detailed Job De...

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amit_h1b_premiumSep 12, 2025, 5:00 PM

The expert opinion letter is clutch. For anyone reading this - don't cheap out on this. Pay the $1,000-2,000 for a good professor who actually understands immigration law requirements.

The letter should:

  1. Explain why the specific job duties require a specific degree
  2. Include the professor's credentials
  3. Reference industry standards
  4. Be at least 5-10 pages with detailed analysis
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