Transfer from R1 to H1B?

[Katherine22]

Is it possible to apply to transfer from R1 (religious worker) to H1B (company is willing to hire) while in the United States? Is it possible to have this done before the April 1, 2008 cap expires? The R1 is valid until June 2009. Nothing has been filed yet for the H1B.

 

[manwithnoname]

The scope of change of status (non-immigrant) aplications is explained here.

 

[iluvfra]

Why unless his job description changes. Hmm, stick with R1 and work on your green card through I360. Don't even mess with H1 unless you change your job or the industry you work in.