I am thinking about getting J1 visa then later on Change it to H1B. Will it be possible? Cause im afraid that i will not be able to get my H1B on time, therefore, i am thinking on getting my J1 for 2007 and apply for H1B for 2008. Will that be possible?
2007-02-20 11:03:11 · 3 answers · asked by MAYHANS 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
The first guy brings up a great point. However, not everyone will be subject to the 2 year rule. I would double check the likelihood with whoever is doing your visa (ie. most European countries are not subject).
Why would you change after just one year? If you can work on the J-1, you might as well keep it the full 5 years. At the end of the 5 year period, you can apply for a waiver (if necessary) and then change to an H-1 for another 6 years.
Though it is possible to do what you want, it'll be a lot of work and a lot of money. It can take 4-6 months for a H-1b (unless the Premium Processing fee is paid) and if you're already approved for a J-1, why would the company bother changing it?
2007-02-21 06:57:14 · answer #1 · answered by hotdoggiegirl 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't do the J, you have a 2 year residency requirement that you have to do before you can get another visa. That means you have to go back and stay for two years. Do a visitor visa or a student visa and change to H1b. J's are too much headache.
2007-02-20 20:39:55 · answer #2 · answered by grdnoviz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-02-23 04:36:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋