The AI & Data Science Bubble: Why a Core CS Degree is Safer for Visas
Specialized "Master's in AI" degrees look trendy on LinkedIn, but they can destroy your chances of securing an H-1B visa. Here is why the boring, traditional MS in Computer Science is the ultimate safety net. Sources- US Department of Labor, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Dice, CompTIA. Right now, the most hyped degree in the world is the "Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence." Universities are rapidly packaging these programs to attract international tuition dollars, and Indian students are flocking to them, assuming it is a guaranteed ticket to a $150,000 salary at OpenAI or Google. There is just one problem: The US Immigration System does not care about hype. It cares about SOC codes. When you hyper-specialize your degree title, you severely limit the types of jobs you can legally accept under the STEM OPT and H-1B visa rules. At Gnosis StudyStats , we advise treating your degree like an insurance policy. Let’s break...