On O-1 visa currently, found a waiver job, how do I handle the transition?

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angio

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Hi everyone,
I am currently on an O-1 visa, and have only been on it for 4 months. I have found a great job that also provides a waiver of my J-1 2YHRR. I have given my employer my 6 month notice and have signed a contract with the new employer. The tricky situation is that I will finish working in March and not start until May. Do I need to leave the US and wait until the waiver job starts? Can I just keep the O-1 visa until the change of status occurs? Do I have to leave and re-enter as a tourist in the meantime?
Any insights are much appreciated!
 
angio said:
Hi everyone,
I am currently on an O-1 visa, and have only been on it for 4 months. I have found a great job that also provides a waiver of my J-1 2YHRR. I have given my employer my 6 month notice and have signed a contract with the new employer. The tricky situation is that I will finish working in March and not start until May. Do I need to leave the US and wait until the waiver job starts? Can I just keep the O-1 visa until the change of status occurs? Do I have to leave and re-enter as a tourist in the meantime?
Any insights are much appreciated!
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What will your new employer apply for immigrant ot nonimmigrant status and specific category?
 
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