I'm on my 3rd year as a J-1 Research Scholar. A different US university has offered me a postdoc position after my current 3 years are up, but I'm not sure what options I have in terms of visa. I am also marrying a US citizen, but I don't know whether or how I can use that to my advantage.
When they say the maximum duration for a J-1 Research Scholar is 3 years, does that only apply to my current position? Or does it mean I cannot apply for another J-1 visa from a different university?
And if I cannot apply for another J-1, is my only option to get a No Objection waiver and apply for a H1B visa? If I apply for the waiver today, is there a reasonable chance I can get it approved in time to apply for an H1B this year?
Finally, if I get a No Objection waiver, will it only be good for getting a H1B, or will it also allow me to get a spouse visa?
When they say the maximum duration for a J-1 Research Scholar is 3 years, does that only apply to my current position? Or does it mean I cannot apply for another J-1 visa from a different university?
And if I cannot apply for another J-1, is my only option to get a No Objection waiver and apply for a H1B visa? If I apply for the waiver today, is there a reasonable chance I can get it approved in time to apply for an H1B this year?
Finally, if I get a No Objection waiver, will it only be good for getting a H1B, or will it also allow me to get a spouse visa?
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