H1 to J1 transfer

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shivn

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Hello
I matched to a competitive fellowship albeit on a J visa. I am currently on an H1 B visa doing my third year of residency. I am waiting for my NOC from the Ministry of Health in India.
What is the time frame I should be looking at for issuance of the visa?
Do I have to travel from US to India for issuance, or can I change status here?
Thanks
Shiv
 
H1 to J1 tranfer

Hi, I am currently employed in H1B visa as postdoc. Now, I am changing my job and I will commence my job on J1. So, it is a H1B to J1 transfer. I applied for change of status (form I539) on Feb 9, 2011, got receipt, but till now (May 11, 2011) I have no decision on my I539 case.
My anticipated start date of J-1 program with new employer is July 1. So my question is: If I do not receive timely answer on my case until July 1, can I continue my current employment on H1B? Is there any stringency that i need to terminate my current employment on June 30/2011 to ensure that I do not remain employed with current employer beyond the anticipated start date of my J-1 program with new employer. Thanks, shruti
 
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