Out of status before J1 waiver approval: how long?

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phytoqueen

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Hi, all,

I'll be finished Infectious Diseases fellowship on June 30, 2008, but haven't got the J1 waiver position yet, unfortunately.

For some states that I'm hoping to go (NY or FL), this year's slot has been closed, I'll need to wait for the next year's slot which will be open in this Sep or Oct.

I'll be out of status after July 1, 2008.

How long can I stay in this country after July 1?
If my waiver is approved by Nov or Dec for example, can I stay until then and reinstate my status?

I met with a lawyer last week, and forgot to ask this important question.. :(
 
there are usually tons of openings for an ID physician at CHC's etc. Try some of the northeastern states. I don't think you are in position to have too many choices on where you want to be.
 
If you have not managed to secure a J1 waiver and changed status to H1B by July, you have a 30-day grace period to leave the country.
 
Better get moving on this. Don't screw yourself out of a job and your immigration status by insisting on the two states where your odds for a waiver position are the lowest.

Just like a J1 camp counselor, you have 30 days after the end of the J1 to tour the country and prepare your move home.

Soup to nuts, the J1 waiver process takes at least 4-5 months, particularly if you apply during peak season. If you don't find a job soon, you will be running out of time.
 
You may switch to O1 visa if you have publications, awards, ets. It does not need J1 HRR wavier but need a sponsoror. Google O1 visa requirement/ look on some good attorney's web site. There is a 15 days priority processing. You may have to go out of US to stamp O1 visa. Better to do it through a good attorney like Rajiv Khanna or other if you know of.
 
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