My H1B1 expires on 12/20/05 and this will be my 6 years up. I am going for an E2 at present but have yet to file. If I do a Change of Status, will this allow me to remain in the US? I understand it can take up to 16 weeks to process the E2 and I don't want to have to leave here in the meantime.
Also, if the H1B1 expires in December, do I have to quit my current job or does the Change of Status allow me to continue?
I understand that doing a 'rush processing' of the E2 through the CA processing center is possible but is not recognized by the US Embassy in London. But does this mean I can rush process the E2, obtain (hopefully) approval from them, and remain here until London processes my file?
Any and all advice gratefully received...
Also, if the H1B1 expires in December, do I have to quit my current job or does the Change of Status allow me to continue?
I understand that doing a 'rush processing' of the E2 through the CA processing center is possible but is not recognized by the US Embassy in London. But does this mean I can rush process the E2, obtain (hopefully) approval from them, and remain here until London processes my file?
Any and all advice gratefully received...