J-1 Research Scholar visa to H-1B

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Hi,

I am an Indian citizen. I completed MS in may 2005. My MS degree is from a Thailand university (In academic partnership with three US Universities). Currently I am on a J-1 Research Scholar visa (which will expire on 31 march 2007) at a US university. I am now in a process of getting 2 year HRR waiver which i suppose to get it by the end of 2005.
I have the following questions regarding the H1-B visa:

1) Can I change my status to H1B? If Yes, then What will be the best time to apply for H1B and Can i do that while staying in US?
2) Do I come under the category of MS graduates from US universities as my degree is from Thailand university but it has academic partnership with three US universities.

Regards
 
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