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28-Jul-2002 05:02 PM

Can I change my status from J1 to H1B

gloria

Hi all,
I am now in the States in J1 status. I heard that I cannot change my status to H1B even I have a job. Is there any pathway I can stay here after I graduate? Please help me out.
Thanks,
Gloria.

02-Aug-2002 03:55 PM

Re: Can I change my status from J1 to H1B

Drifter

Check your passport and I-20sfirst.
If you are not subject to the 2 years foreign residency requirement, you can change your status to that of F-1 or H1b.

04-Aug-2002 02:05 AM

Re: Can I change my status from J1 to H1B

gloria

Thanks Drifter.

I'm not subject to 2-year home residency. I never receive any fund from my home goverment. My VISA has expired for almost 4 years but I maintain my student status. (finished BS degree and continue MS degree) I extend my I-20 every year and have been in touch with the school's International Student Advisor.

Now I'm about to finish my master degree in next semester. As a J1 status, I WILL NEED a job before I can apply for an Academic Training. I'm so worry about that. I'm thinking about extending my thesis for 1 more semester. Or change my VISA from J1 to F1. But I heard from my friend that right now you cannot do that anymore.

One other thing is about my expired VISA. I'm still OK, right? as long as I stay in US.

05-Aug-2002 09:48 PM

Re: Can I change my status from J1 to H1B

Drifter

What's the exp. date on your I-94 and IAP - 66?

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