Is it possible to get an H1B visa in my situation?

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Hello everyone! I've searched for information on H1B visa degree requirements. It says: "A bachelor's degree or higher in a related area is the minimum educational level required for a position to qualify for H-1B status", it also says that you can substitute 1 year of Bachelor's with 3 years of experience. My case is:

1. I'm a programmer, i've been working for 3 years in this field, i have an employer i work for, i can ask for a letter/feedback about my work experience and i have a contract.
2. I haven't finished my university (specialty: programmer) due to political reasons in my country. I finished full 4 years (i mean i passed all the exams and I have a document from the uni with my grades, info about all semesters), but i didn't have a chance to defend and get my diploma. Do these 4 years count, would i be eligible to apply for H1B based only on 4 years of uni without a diploma? Or otherwise, can i apply for a visa with 4 full years of uni and 3 years of experience in my field (with help of an immigration lawyer), are my chances equal to people with BA degree?

I've heard that it's much harder to get H1B approved without BA diploma, so i'd like to know if it's true or not. Unfortunately, I still can't go back to my homeland and finish uni, i wish i could.

If anybody knows some information, please, could you share it? Or your advice/thoughts? I appreciate any help in advance, thanks a lot for your attention

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