Archive · 16 Dec 2025
Student Loses H-1B Visa After Role Change
An international student who was selected for an H-1B visa after getting a job as a Sales Enablement Coordinator faced a sudden change.
His company changed his role to a Marketing Coordinator and later decided to withdraw their support for his H-1B visa.
The company said the new role was too general for the visa.
The student now has to find a new job within 60 days or leave the US.
Many people online are divided about whether sales and marketing roles should qualify for H-1B visas.
An international student with a Master’s in Marketing secured an H-1B visa after getting a job as a Sales Enablement Coordinator.
The company changed his role to Marketing Coordinator without a clear transition plan.
HR informed him they would need to amend his H-1B application due to the role change.
The company withdrew his H-1B visa support, stating the new role was too general for the visa.
The student has 60 days to find a new job or leave the US.
- Who
- An international student with a Master’s in Marketing
- What
- Lost H-1B visa support after role change and company withdrawal
- When
- December 2025
- Where
- United States
- Why
- Company deemed the new role too general for H-1B qualification
- Student's Degree
- Master’s in Marketing
- Initial Job Title
- Sales Enablement Coordinator
- H-1B Selection
- April 2025
- Role Change
- June 2025
- H-1B Withdrawal
- December 2025
- Grace Period
- 60 days