J1 to H1B transition

[brb8x]

Hi,
I'm under J1, expiration will be november 2011. Do I need to start another job after november 2011, or can I start in september 2011 in case I find a new job and someone willing to sponsor me for an H1B? Do I need approval by J1 sponsor?

Thanks

 

[BigJoe5]

Hi,
I'm under J1, expiration will be november 2011. Do I need to start another job after november 2011, or can I start in september 2011 in case I find a new job and someone willing to sponsor me for an H1B? Do I need approval by J1 sponsor?

Thanks

Are you subject to INA 212(e) 2 year home residence requirement? If yes, you require a waiver to change to H1-B.

 

[brb8x]

I don't have the 2 years home requirement. I just wanted to end my J1 status 2 months ahead of its expiration in order to begin working under H1B...