Does your friend already have a master's degree? I understand the visa situation is somewhat better (though still not great) if you have an advanced degree. If

Does your friend already have a master's degree? I understand the visa situation is somewhat better (though still not great) if you have an advanced degree. If he could pick up his master's degree on a part-time basis, that might help some, both with the current employer and with potentially getting work with a different one.