J1 to H1B Transfer
Dec 24th 2003, 2:03 am
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J1 to H1B Transfer
I work as a postdoctoral researcher on J1 visa with a university. I am willing to change my visa to H1B and take an Industrial position. I have applied for J1 visa waiver under 'No objection to Return Home Country' clause and my current case status is 'Pending'. I am expecting review board’s recommendation by the end of February 2004 and provided I get a favourable recommendation, my university is ready to sponsor me for H1B.
My question is- Can another potential employer instead of my current employer sponsor me for H1B immediately after a possible favourable recommendation? Or my case must be processed through my J1 visa sponsor, and then once on H1B, I need to apply for H1B transfer?
Many Thanks
My question is- Can another potential employer instead of my current employer sponsor me for H1B immediately after a possible favourable recommendation? Or my case must be processed through my J1 visa sponsor, and then once on H1B, I need to apply for H1B transfer?
Many Thanks
Dec 25th 2003, 1:35 pm
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Re: J1 to H1B Transfer
Originally posted by newuser
I work as a postdoctoral researcher on J1 visa with a university. I am willing to change my visa to H1B and take an Industrial position. I have applied for J1 visa waiver under 'No objection to Return Home Country' clause and my current case status is 'Pending'. I am expecting review board’s recommendation by the end of February 2004 and provided I get a favourable recommendation, my university is ready to sponsor me for H1B.
My question is- Can another potential employer instead of my current employer sponsor me for H1B immediately after a possible favourable recommendation? Or my case must be processed through my J1 visa sponsor, and then once on H1B, I need to apply for H1B transfer?
Many Thanks
I work as a postdoctoral researcher on J1 visa with a university. I am willing to change my visa to H1B and take an Industrial position. I have applied for J1 visa waiver under 'No objection to Return Home Country' clause and my current case status is 'Pending'. I am expecting review board’s recommendation by the end of February 2004 and provided I get a favourable recommendation, my university is ready to sponsor me for H1B.
My question is- Can another potential employer instead of my current employer sponsor me for H1B immediately after a possible favourable recommendation? Or my case must be processed through my J1 visa sponsor, and then once on H1B, I need to apply for H1B transfer?
Many Thanks
Dec 26th 2003, 1:16 am
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Re: J1 to H1B Transfer
Originally posted by JulianB
Once the waiver is obtained, another employer could sponsor your H-1B. It is an ethical question though, if your current employer became aware of your intentions, they would likely fire you. I certainly would.
Once the waiver is obtained, another employer could sponsor your H-1B. It is an ethical question though, if your current employer became aware of your intentions, they would likely fire you. I certainly would.
Dec 27th 2003, 4:15 am
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Re: J1 to H1B Transfer
Any employer may petition for H-1B classification for you.
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newuser <member19199@british_expats.com> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> I work as a postdoctoral researcher on J1 visa with a university. I am
> willing to change my visa to H1B and take an Industrial position. I have
> applied for J1 visa waiver under 'No objection to Return Home Country'
> clause and my current case status is 'Pending'. I am expecting review
> board?s recommendation by the end of February 2004 and provided I get a
> favourable recommendation, my university is ready to sponsor me for H1B.
>
>
>
> My question is- Can another potential employer instead of my current
> employer sponsor me for H1B immediately after a possible favourable
> recommendation? Or my case must be processed through my J1 visa sponsor,
> and then once on H1B, I need to apply for H1B transfer?
>
>
>
> Many Thanks
Michael E. Piston
Attorney at Law
Michael E. Piston P.C.
4000 Livernois Ste 110
Troy, MI 48098
248/680-0600
Direct fax: 206/770-6350
The statements above have not been confirmed by legal research, and
are not intended as legal advice nor to create an attorney-client
relationship.SEND ANY FOLLOW-UP QUESTIONS DIRECTLY TO
[email protected]. DO NOT POST FOLLOW-UPS TO THE NEWSGROUP.
newuser <member19199@british_expats.com> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> I work as a postdoctoral researcher on J1 visa with a university. I am
> willing to change my visa to H1B and take an Industrial position. I have
> applied for J1 visa waiver under 'No objection to Return Home Country'
> clause and my current case status is 'Pending'. I am expecting review
> board?s recommendation by the end of February 2004 and provided I get a
> favourable recommendation, my university is ready to sponsor me for H1B.
>
>
>
> My question is- Can another potential employer instead of my current
> employer sponsor me for H1B immediately after a possible favourable
> recommendation? Or my case must be processed through my J1 visa sponsor,
> and then once on H1B, I need to apply for H1B transfer?
>
>
>
> Many Thanks
