J1 to H1

J1 to H1
Posted September 23, 2004 - 10:23am

Hi, I just wonder how I can convert my J1 to H1 visa? My post doc rolling on Maj 2005.

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Re: J1 to H1

September 23, 2004 - 10:22am — Pascal

Hi,
I am not sure you can "convert" a visa. I had a J2 visa and i had to file a new application to have an H1 visa. It takes a lot of time now, more than 6 month. Also, this include a trip back to your country since the Visa itself will be given by an american embassy/consulate.
I suggest you talk to your PI now to start the process. It might also be a good idea to hire a lawyer to speed up the process ($3000 on average). you can also pay a $1000 fees to the IRS to move your application from the bottom to the top of the pile (yeah, this is what i call corruption made legal).
Be aware also that for an H1 visa, the american embassy will ask for an interview which can take several weeks to schedule. In other terms, you may be stuck in your country for a while waiting to be interviewed.
All of this is based on my own experience, and it might be different in your case.
email me if you need more info
Pascal

Re: J1 to H1

September 23, 2004 - 10:23am — Pascal

well, actually don't remember if i had a J1 or J2 visa.

HI, I am trying to convert

November 7, 2006 - 5:23pm — Anonymous (not verified)

HI,
I am trying to convert my wife's visa from j1 to h4. I am not sure if it's possible.
Also do you think if it's possible to convert it with the hospitalor med school's help?
Please advise.

I am in the same situation &

September 30, 2008 - 3:51pm — anonymous (not verified)

I am in the same situation & want to know what did you do convert J1 to H4. Please reply back. Thanks.

hi! i am here in usa on a j1

December 17, 2006 - 11:43am — Anonymous (not verified)

hi!

i am here in usa on a j1 visa with a application of (sec 212 e) i.e i cannot come back to the country for next 2 yrs after my visa expires i know i need to apply for a waiver so that i can apply for any other kind of visa

i want to apply for a h1 but i dont know how to do that and where to go for a help

can u tell me if i need a lawyer and if yes where can i find a lawyer

i am currently in florida

please reply

bye

You need to request a waiver

November 3, 2006 - 12:44pm — matview

You need to request a waiver from the government of your country and apply H1B. In principle, it is not necessary to travel back to our own country to have the switch done. It will take a long time.

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HI every one I am on j1 visa

February 4, 2007 - 10:26pm — Anonymous (not verified)

HI every one
I am on j1 visa and trying to get my H1.
Well, It is possible to get h1 if you have the waiver . You cannot change to any other visa if you dont have the waiver, atleast the favorable recommendation from DOS. Once you have the waiver, you can always request for change of status within the US ( you need not go out of US)before you current visa expires.

This is the information i got from my personal research. This may not be appropriate. I recommend you the www.immigrationportal.com. I found this site to be very informative. All the best.

Hi, My wife is in J 2 visa

February 19, 2007 - 8:22pm — Anonymous (not verified)

Hi,

My wife is in J 2 visa (I am in J1). Is it possible for my wife to get H1 (to do her Medical residency ). Can She go to my home country (India) and come back as H1. thanks for your suggesstions

Hi i m in usa on j1 visa and

June 7, 2007 - 2:44am — Anonymous (not verified)

Hi

i m in usa on j1 visa and my spouse on h1 visa in differnt state. If she resign form comapny she will be immediately deported to india. I m wanna if someone help me convert his hi visa to J2 visa without being transfer to india.

thanks

I am on a J1 visa and the

September 3, 2008 - 9:32pm — anonymous (not verified)

I am on a J1 visa and the two year home return does not apply to me. Do i still need to get a NORI or a waiver from my home country?

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