J1 to H1B(Industry)

Viju_19

New Member
I received my J1 waiver recently. Current J1 status expires in May 2007.
Have been looking for jobs in industry. BUT there is one hitch that is troubling me: Even if a company is interested in hiring me, why would they want to wait till October 1, 2007 when I can start my legal employment.

I have a PhD and currently doing a postdoc. Would O1 be the way to go? Has anyone been in a similar situation?

Please share your thoughts on this. Thanks!
 
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