H4 to H1 transfer

[sonylaw]

Hi,
I am on H4 visa for the last 7 years and I took some courses on Java and Visual Basic in a community college. I have been working on a voluntary basis in a small company. My bachelors degree is in Psychology.
Now my question is, is there a way/chance to get an H1 visa (of course once the quota is opened).
Can I show this voluntary work that I am doing as valid experience? Once I get a clue, I can talk to a lawyer about this.
Any help/suggestions appreciated.

Thanks.

 

[ginnu]

Hi,
I am on H4 visa for the last 7 years and I took some courses on Java and Visual Basic in a community college. I have been working on a voluntary basis in a small company. My bachelors degree is in Psychology.
Now my question is, is there a way/chance to get an H1 visa (of course once the quota is opened).
Can I show this voluntary work that I am doing as valid experience? Once I get a clue, I can talk to a lawyer about this.
Any help/suggestions appreciated.

Thanks.

Latest H1 H4 MEMO
http://www.uscis.gov/files/pressrelease/PeriodsofAdm120506.pdf
http://www.ilw.com/immigdaily/news/2006,1222-admission.pdf

 

[sonylaw]

Experience

Thanks for the references. I just wanted to know if I can use the voluntary job that my wife is doing can be used as experience in getting the H1-B visa.

Thanks.