Certification programs in USLA/UCSD h4 to f1.. Any advice welcome.

[flower100]

Hi,
I did some research on the various full time certificate programs in the field of computer science and technology available with universities like UCLA/UCSD. they are generally one year course that require only TOFEL and no GRE. I am on h4 for 3 years now i really feel angry that i dont do anything. I tried finding job but its not possible on h4 so i want to convert to F1 finish study fast and start working. To do MS gre is needed which will take more time so though of such certification programs.
But because of high fees of this programs i will like to know how good this programs are in terms of landing me a job.
Please if anyone has done such program please share your story with me i will be very thankful.
Any advice is most welcome.

[himanisaluja]

Hi,

I am in the same boat as you. I have been living in Greater Los Angeles area on H4 visa for last one year and now looking for a degree/certificate program so that i can convert to F1 visa and hopefully get OPT later on. I did some research on certificate programs at UCLA extension and they look good for people like us. I am planning to schedule an appointment with advisors at UCLA extension to discuss my options. Let me know if you have more info or want to discuss this further. We may be able to help each other out

Take care.

[vndnrao]

Hi,

I am currently on H4 and was looking for certifications as well.
Was there any luck with your research? Did you find any programs which provide F1 and OPT for a 1 yr course.

Kindly let me know if you know of any such programs. I am based in Chicago currently.
Thanks in advance.

Regards,
Vandana