Re:Ask HN: Do you need a degree/diploma for a TN-1 (or other...
by jlos on Monday March 07, 2016 @02:27PM
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>> You can get a US programming job without a college degree, but it's easier if you have one (which you do).
Are you talking about getting a job with a company or getting across the border? What you say reflects what I've heard about getting work without a degree, I'm just concerned I won't be able to get the appropriate visas based on what the US government websites state.
Thanks for the reply!
Re:Ask HN: Do you need a degree/diploma for a TN-1 (or other...
by loumf on Monday March 07, 2016 @05:10PM
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You have a degree. I guess you need to convince the US that any BA is fine for development (because it is -- if you can do the work).
Probably you should engage a US immigration lawyer with expertise in this visa to help you out. They would know how to assemble the best application for your situation.
Perhaps one way to help yourself is to find articles written by prominent US software leaders saying that any BA is fine (I bet you can find Steve Jobs saying something like that).
The main issue you'll have is resume screening -- so try to network to a job instead (or have a very compelling programming job application that makes your unrelated BA make you look well-rounded.)
There are also remote jobs in the US. Most would probably hire from Canada.