Question regarding foreign degrees and working in the US.

[Tighfield 3]

My girlfriend has a Master's degree in Linguistics. She works at a university mainly and travels to other schools as needed. She loves education and learning as well as teaching children. She has also mentioned owning a coffee shop together. Now I know from reading up on the K-1 Visa process, the beneficiary can't work right away until their status has been changed, correct? Since she has a degree from Saigon, would the US even recognize this? Or would she be able to get the degree transferred from a US university? I just would some feedback on this so I can give my girlfriend some options and something to think about.

[Anonymous885 44]

I dont think US recognizes VietNamese degree. The only thing I can think of is transfered credit ( but not all) , she still needs to enroll College/ University to finish the degree in US.

[BatonRouge Bill 2]

My girlfriend has a Master's degree in Linguistics. She works at a university mainly and travels to other schools as needed. She loves education and learning as well as teaching children. She has also mentioned owning a coffee shop together. Now I know from reading up on the K-1 Visa process, the beneficiary can't work right away until their status has been changed, correct? Since she has a degree from Saigon, would the US even recognize this? Or would she be able to get the degree transferred from a US university? I just would some feedback on this so I can give my girlfriend some options and something to think about.

I have a very similar situation she has a degree as medical translator VN - French and VN - English. Although I don't want her to work until she is comfortable with the culture and also we have imidiate family planning because of my age, I'm guessing it will be beneficial for her to go to the university and take the courses or test out if they will allow her to. I'm not sure if she will need to do SAT like young college students do. If she is pregnant School it something to keep her busy.

[Tighfield 3]

I have a very similar situation she has a degree as medical translator VN - French and VN - English. Although I don't want her to work until she is comfortable with the culture and also we have imidiate family planning because of my age, I'm guessing it will be beneficial for her to go to the university and take the courses or test out if they will allow her to. I'm not sure if she will need to do SAT like young college students do. If she is pregnant School it something to keep her busy.

Thank you for the replies! ^^

When I told her that the US wouldn't recognize her degree and she may have to get back into school, she sounded excited at first but was very quiet about it. It makes me feel bad because she's worked so hard to get where she's at now. She has the opportunity to take on one of two job offers later this year. One she talked about would require her to travel all over Vietnam and aboard. I was very happy for her, but my stomach sank at the same time. I'm going to look into getting my degree in Computer Information Systems online. I don't have the luxury of going to an actual college being as I have to work full time at my job to maintain my house, pay bills and take care of my daughter. I'm really not sure what the future will bring for us.