Hi to all, may be somebody could help with this question: I am a J1, my DS2019 and passport showed that I was not subject to the 2yr requirement, so in may 2005 I applied for the H1B -premium processing- and I've got the response from USCIS saying that my H1B WAS approved, HOWEVER I had to have the waiver for the 2yr requirement and for that reason my "change of status" was denied. I called them and they told me that I should get the waiver in order to be able to change my status to the H since the H was already approved. So I did, and we just got the waiver approved. I have two questions: Is the change of status automatic or do I need to send more documents to USCIS, (or go to an Inmigrations office)?, or I have to leave the country and get a new visa in order to 'activate' the H.
The second question is, do I have to go to my home country to get the visa or can I just go to Canada (Calgary, since it is close to me) and get the visa over there.
I will appreciate any help on this matter. Thanks!
The second question is, do I have to go to my home country to get the visa or can I just go to Canada (Calgary, since it is close to me) and get the visa over there.
I will appreciate any help on this matter. Thanks!