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You can have more than one US visas; however, make sure you use the right one to enter the US. If you used a wrong one, you will have to file for a change of status might take a really long time (could take 6 months).

You can still apply for other visas other than H/L/K. You can even get another J visa and apply for the waiver at the end.

The no-objection seems to be the only way since you don't seem to qualify for other options. Any personal connections in the foundation?

Are you subject to the two-year rule based on the skill list or the government funding? (This is indicated on the DS-2019.) If it is a skill list, it is easier to get it waived with the no-objection letter from your country's embassy. The process takes up to 3 months, so it's a good idea to get...

I would say just give it a try.

I left the US between each internship.

I had 3 internships, 4 month each. All you have to do is to get a new DS-2019 from your new organization and apply for a visa from the US consulate. That's it.

If you are subject to the 2-year rule, you cannot change your status while remaining in the US (see page 2 of DS-2019). You can get a new J-1 by returning to your home country, then applying for another J-1.

I was in the same situation as you. Each of my J-1 visas is 4-8 months apart. So, I had to get a fresh DS-2019 and J-1 visa stamp three different times. I was not in the US between each one.

The J-1 visa has the 30-day grace period following the expiration date of the visa (according to the DS-2019). Within the grace period, the visa holder can remain in the US; however, he cannot continue to work/attend training.

You do not have to obtain a waiver to apply for another J-1 visa. The 2-year rule only prevents you from changing your status to H/L/K visa or lawful permanent residence. I have held three J-1 visas without having to obtain a waiver between each one. I recommend you should apply for a waiver...

I think she has already received her waiver... I do not know of the process to change the status. Perhaps, you could ask in the H visa forums. Your case is a simple COS/AOS case.

They start processing after they receive ALL required documents. That means the 4-6 week processing time starts after they receive your NOS. Good luck.

For interns, J1 seems to be the only option (unless you are Canadian or Mexican). This kind of opportunity doesn't come often, so I guess you just have to try!

For H1B, your employer has to initiate the process which means that you need to have a job offer from an US company. I don't know what you are trying to do in Canada. It is generally more difficult to obtain an US visa from countries other than your permanent residence.

Yes, you can have the J1 visa issued from US Embassy or Consulates around Canada even though you do not hold a Canadian passport. I have personally done this at US Consulate in Toronto. You simply have to prove your status in Canada (e.g. PR, student, etc) The two-year rule is based on your...

You're welcome. For the payment, you could go to the place you got the money order and ask them. The receipt from the bank contains the serial number of the money order. For the online status, it could take up to 6 weeks for your case to show up. I would recommend checking it just once a week...

Please see the end of this document. http://travel.state.gov/pdf/J_WaiverFAQ21-DEC-06.pdf

If you suspect that this is an error on their side, you should request for the advisory option (not a waiver).

Request it from your sponsor.