Can a J1 visa holder change to either F1 or H1
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Can a J1 visa holder change to either F1 or H1
What is the process to change the J1 to F1 or H1. does he need any letter from
the J1 employerI mean the management?
Asked on October 23, 2016 under Immigration Law, California
Answers:
SB Member California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
For the H-1B transfer it is possible if the J-1 does not have a 2 year home residency requirement and the H-1B quota is not filled or the job is not subject to the quota. For the F-1 change of status, it should be fine regardless, although if there is a condition on the J-1, it would still need to be resolved before changing from F-1 to anything else in the future.
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