Hi everyone I am in the US since 2010, I am an Italian citizen I have been student (F1 visa) for one year where I have got my bachelor degree in management .
With this Bachelor degree I have applied and received a one year working authorization (OPT from 17 August 2011 to 17 August 2012) under my F1 visa.
Despite the state of the economy I manage to find a job but I think it will be hard to be sponsored for a H1b .
I an wondering if it is possible to apply for a J1 visa to remain in the US and the same company for 12 or 24 months.
Is it possible to get the J1 starting in september 2012 after the end of my OPT ?
Is it fine to remain in the same company or USCIS won,t be too mad ? Do I have lots of chance of success getting the J1 ?
How long should I apply before the date I intend to work ?
Tell me your experience ,give me interested link etc.. I would really appreciate any kind of help .
Thank you !
With this Bachelor degree I have applied and received a one year working authorization (OPT from 17 August 2011 to 17 August 2012) under my F1 visa.
Despite the state of the economy I manage to find a job but I think it will be hard to be sponsored for a H1b .
I an wondering if it is possible to apply for a J1 visa to remain in the US and the same company for 12 or 24 months.
Is it possible to get the J1 starting in september 2012 after the end of my OPT ?
Is it fine to remain in the same company or USCIS won,t be too mad ? Do I have lots of chance of success getting the J1 ?
How long should I apply before the date I intend to work ?
Tell me your experience ,give me interested link etc.. I would really appreciate any kind of help .
Thank you !